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MW51 VXC

2002 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,176 mi
Last recorded81,176 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 VXC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 81,176 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 73,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 61,494 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 61,494 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 57,688 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 57,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2017 52,571 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 52,571 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,702 miles

Components undersealed/coated preventing full inspection

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lense cracked (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack inner joint slight play

Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,703 miles

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

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

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 9 Mar 2015 39,703 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 17 Mar 2014 38,398 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 37,060 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,787 miles

Both front tyres perished

Both rear tyres perished

Both wipers slightly smearing

Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,887 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 31,901 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 29,759 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 27,864 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,864 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 24,451 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 20,834 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 VXC is a 2002 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

MW51 VXC is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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