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MF02 PHV

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,729 mi
Last recorded157,729 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 PHV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 157,729 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front power steering pipe corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 150,524 miles

Nearside Rear tyre mis-shaped on inside edge

Fail 21 Jun 2018 150,524 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes mid section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre mis-shaped on inside edge

Pass 28 Jun 2017 145,847 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slight roughness

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness

high level brake lamp inop

Fail 28 Jun 2017 145,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall cut showing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing slight roughness

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 29 Jun 2016 141,341 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' light scratches (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 141,341 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed unable to open door from inside vehicle (6.2.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' light scratches (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 137,459 miles

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

fuel pipe connection to filter damp, not actualy leaking

Fail 18 Jun 2015 137,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel pipe connection to filter damp, not actualy leaking

Fail 28 Jun 2014 132,440 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 132,440 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jun 2013 122,454 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 26 Jun 2013 122,454 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2012 120,388 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 120,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 116,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre is perishing

slight rumble from o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 24 Aug 2011 116,827 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre is perishing

slight rumble from o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 17 Aug 2010 111,493 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 111,493 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 106,592 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 98,408 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 98,408 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 92,369 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 84,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 PHV is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PHV, 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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MF02 PHV is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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