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MF02 RVK

2002 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,542 mi
Last recorded139,542 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 RVK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 139,542 miles

Both rear brakes binding very slightly.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass missing. ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 139,542 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Short circuit when brake lights, fog lights, indicators and hazards are operated. (1.1.A.3f)

Both rear brakes binding very slightly.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass missing. ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 132,783 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 132,783 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 124,386 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs badly deteriorated and brake surface area diminished.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 114,298 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 114,298 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres, tread worn, only just legal.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 104,176 miles

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

clutch pedal worn smooth

rear brakes sticking slightly

Fail 8 Mar 2013 104,176 miles

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

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

clutch pedal worn smooth

rear brakes sticking slightly

Fail 5 Mar 2012 91,419 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 91,419 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 80,500 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 80,500 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 67,888 miles

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

rear number plate stearting to delaminate

Fail 8 Mar 2010 67,888 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate stearting to delaminate

Pass 10 Mar 2009 58,823 miles

Both front and near side rear tyres wearing off on outer edges.

Fail 6 Mar 2009 58,762 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both front and near side rear tyres wearing off on outer edges.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 48,293 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 37,415 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 26,873 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 26,873 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RVK is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RVK, 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 RVK is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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