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RL51 YVS

2002 Renault Megan

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,456 mi
Last recorded114,456 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megan67,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 YVS
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 May 2015 114,456 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 114,059 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 110,145 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 104,297 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 104,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 104,279 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 87,499 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Oct 2010 87,499 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2009 76,922 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 69,267 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 69,240 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 51,469 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 49,018 miles

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)

How Reliable is the Renault Megan?

Based on 2,939 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
6,350
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 66
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
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RL51 YVS is a 2002 Renault Megan in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2002 Renault Megan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 67,130 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 Megan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RL51 YVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megan typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Megan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RL51 YVS registered?

RL51 YVS is a 2002 Renault Megan, first registered on 4 February 2002.

Is RL51 YVS safe to buy?

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