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MW51 RVC

2002 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,420 mi
Last recorded127,420 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 RVC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 127,420 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 124,906 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 124,905 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Mid Clamp (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 119,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 119,749 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Due To Engine Misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Body component likely to become detached Rear Stabiliser Bar (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 119,478 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Body component likely to become detached Rear Axle Stabiliser Bar (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 115,239 miles

Oil leak excessive ()

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

slight under body corrosion on some suspension components

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 11 Jan 2017 108,872 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 105,973 miles

Nearside Front tire walls worn. No ply or cords visible. Recommended change

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2016 105,973 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/R15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by nearside direction indicator (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front tire walls worn. No ply or cords visible. Recommended change

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by nearside direction indicator (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 102,838 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear axle brace is badly rusty

Fail 13 Jan 2015 102,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear axle brace is badly rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2014 96,192 miles

Oil leak

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

rear strut brace corroding

Fail 15 Jan 2014 96,192 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

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

rear strut brace corroding

Pass 5 Jan 2013 92,048 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 84,611 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 84,611 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 79,290 miles

front inner discs worn

rear g/box mount bush worn

Pass 5 Jan 2010 74,557 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 74,557 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 69,136 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 69,136 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 61,104 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 49,075 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 49,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

The front washer jet aims are a little high.

The n/s/f (also) has serious inner and outer sidewall damage.

The parking brake adjustment is a little loose (lever high).

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 RVC is a 2002 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 RVC, 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 RVC is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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