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MW51 RSO

2002 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,091 mi
Last recorded146,091 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 RSO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 146,091 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 146,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 139,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 131,845 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO THE REAR NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE SEAT BELTS NOT ALLOWING A FULL INSPECTION OF THE BELTS

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT SUBFRAME CARRIER BUSHES ARE JUST STARTING TO CRACK

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 131,845 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO THE REAR NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE SEAT BELTS NOT ALLOWING A FULL INSPECTION OF THE BELTS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT SUBFRAME CARRIER BUSHES ARE JUST STARTING TO CRACK

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 109,696 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 109,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 109,397 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 108,146 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 108,146 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 92,435 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 92,435 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 71,997 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 61,900 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 RSO is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RSO, 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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What year was MW51 RSO registered?

MW51 RSO is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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