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MW51 RTU

2002 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,605 mi
Last recorded141,605 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2011 141,605 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 141,605 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 132,765 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner egde close to legal limit

rear brakes binding

Fail 16 Feb 2010 132,762 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre worn on inner egde close to legal limit

rear brakes binding

Pass 12 Feb 2009 127,357 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 120,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 104,453 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 104,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2006 88,867 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 RTU is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black 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 RTU, 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 RTU registered?

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

Is MW51 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW51 RTU 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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