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MW51 VWS

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,351 mi
Last recorded47,351 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 VWS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 47,351 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Mar 2015 44,286 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Underside of car covered in mud

Pass 20 Mar 2015 44,286 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside of car covered in mud

Pass 25 Mar 2014 39,619 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 39,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 32,292 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 31,924 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 15,517 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 15,517 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 9,768 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 9,144 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 8,626 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 8,626 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Oct 2007 7,733 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 6,677 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail in side wall and requires attention a.s.a.p.

o/s/r rear and centre seat belts cant be fully checked as the car is fitted with wheel chair lift.

Pass 30 Nov 2005 5,476 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 5,476 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VWS is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VWS, 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 VWS registered?

MW51 VWS is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is MW51 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW51 VWS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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