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MF02 PHJ

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,189 mi
Last recorded140,189 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 PHJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 140,189 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 123,595 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 123,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 113,639 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 107,916 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 107,793 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brake imbalance n/s/front 200 o/s/front 300

Pass 20 Mar 2007 102,228 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 102,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn near to limit

Pass 20 Mar 2006 96,141 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 96,135 miles

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

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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MF02 PHJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MF02 PHJ, 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 MF02 PHJ registered?

MF02 PHJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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