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MW51 OPZ

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,590 mi
Last recorded109,590 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 OPZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 109,590 miles

All rear brake ferrules corroding

Coolant header tank cap missing

Coolant level low

Fuel filler flap missing

Nearside front outer constant velocity gaiter deteriorating and has slight leak of grease

Oil leak

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slack in handbrake

Fail 20 Mar 2018 109,590 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb insecure - Retaining clip missing (1.8.A.1b)

All rear brake ferrules corroding

Coolant header tank cap missing

Coolant level low

Fuel filler flap missing

Nearside front outer constant velocity gaiter deteriorating and has slight leak of grease

Oil leak

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slack in handbrake

Pass 19 Apr 2017 103,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 103,817 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 97,767 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Apr 2016 97,766 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog lamp glass damaged (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Apr 2015 92,817 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs inner edge in poor condition.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 88,545 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs in poor condition on inside face

slack in handbrake

Fail 4 Apr 2014 88,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs in poor condition on inside face

slack in handbrake

Pass 17 Apr 2013 83,558 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 83,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 77,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 77,648 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 74,950 miles

front pads low

n/s/f spring corried

Fail 29 Jun 2010 74,950 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front pads low

n/s/f spring corried

Pass 25 Jun 2009 67,844 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 59,953 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 54,066 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 54,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 46,706 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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MW51 OPZ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 67,437 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW51 OPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MW51 OPZ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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