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MW51 UYA

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,687 mi
Last recorded106,687 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 UYA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 106,687 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 99,313 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 95,524 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 86,828 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 86,828 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 77,351 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

Slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar outer bush/bracket.

Fail 17 Sep 2014 77,351 miles

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

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

Gearbox oil leak

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

Slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar outer bush/bracket.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 68,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust and clamps corroded

n/s/r tyre tread worn/wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 9 Sep 2013 68,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust and clamps corroded

front brake discs corroded

multi v belt in poor condition

n/s/r tyre tread worn/wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre cracked

rear wiper blade non effective

Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front brake discs slighgtly corroded

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake light, and side light slightly dimmer than n/s/r

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

power steering pump has slight weepage of fluid

rear brake discs corroded

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2012 62,235 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front brake discs slighgtly corroded

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake light, and side light slightly dimmer than n/s/r

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

power steering pump has slight weepage of fluid

rear brake discs corroded

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,891 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 54,600 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 48,164 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 43,280 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 37,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 30,964 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 24,103 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 24,103 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 UYA is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UYA, 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 UYA is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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