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MF02 RVU

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,914 mi
Last recorded125,914 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 125,914 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 115,336 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

rear diff leaking

Fail 27 Nov 2015 115,336 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat split (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

propshaft rubber coupling broken

rear diff leaking

Fail 3 Jul 2015 113,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 113,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 104,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise both rear tyres slightly cracking on outer edges

Pass 14 Jun 2013 98,802 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 98,802 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 93,158 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise centre brake light inop

Pass 22 Jun 2011 86,460 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 81,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 May 2009 72,326 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 63,899 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

N/S/F/cv boot clip loose.

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S and N/S/Front tyre side walls cracking.

Fail 11 Jun 2008 63,893 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S and N/S/Front tyre side walls cracking.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 54,275 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 47,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 RVU is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RVU, 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 RVU registered?

MF02 RVU is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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