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MF02 RVP

2002 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,222 mi
Last recorded98,222 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 98,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general underbody corrosion

wheels fitted with center caps which cover wheel nuts

Pass 11 Jun 2015 80,883 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 80,883 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 740,922 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 74,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 62,111 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear lateral cross bar corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2013 62,100 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear lateral cross bar corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 58,499 miles

nearside rear seat belt fasten cover damaged

rear lateral vibration bar holed and corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 55,094 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 52,252 miles

nearside and centre rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 26 Mar 2010 52,250 miles

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

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

nearside and centre rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2009 48,056 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 27 Mar 2009 48,054 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,691 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 45,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 42,149 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 37,006 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)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 37,006 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 RVP is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RVP, 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 RVP is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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