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MW51 XZN

2002 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,462 mi
Last recorded123,462 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 123,462 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 123,441 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 119,062 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 117,696 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 117,696 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 109,347 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 109,344 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2007 100,439 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 100,439 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 92,186 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise slight fault on hazard light switch

Fail 10 Jun 2006 92,149 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise slight fault on hazard light switch

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 XZN is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XZN, 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 XZN registered?

MW51 XZN is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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