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MW51 OSR

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,761 mi
Last recorded97,761 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 97,761 miles

rear cross member corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2015 97,675 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear cross member corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 92,558 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear cross bar badly corroded.

Fail 20 Feb 2014 92,556 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear cross bar badly corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 88,097 miles

Near/side front abs ring broken.

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

Off/side wiper split.

Rear cross member corroded.

Fail 18 Feb 2013 88,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Near/side front abs ring broken.

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

Off/side wiper split.

Rear cross member corroded.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 83,419 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 78,007 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 78,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 73,458 miles

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

off/side rear outer door handle broken..

Pass 6 Feb 2009 68,555 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 65,674 miles

o/s engine mount loose

Pass 14 Feb 2007 60,397 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 60,397 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 56,165 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 56,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/side rear tyre nail in side wall.

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 OSR is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OSR, 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 OSR is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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