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MW51 RSV

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,182 mi
Last recorded154,182 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 RSV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 154,182 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 153,965 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 143,716 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 10 Feb 2009 132,986 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

rear registration plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2008 128,183 miles

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

protective cover fitted to underside front of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items

Fail 8 Feb 2008 128,180 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

protective cover fitted to underside front of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items

Pass 5 Feb 2007 124,161 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 124,152 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 119,618 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 RSV is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RSV, 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 RSV registered?

MW51 RSV is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 January 2002.

Is MW51 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW51 RSV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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