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MF02 UUP

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,882 mi
Last recorded170,882 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 170,882 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 166,429 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts. (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 166,429 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts. (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre. (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 158,713 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 158,600 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 148,644 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 138,518 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 138,422 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 130,776 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 130,660 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 123,722 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 123,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 117,131 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 110,852 miles

front brake discs worn

front registration plate deteriorating

oil leak on engine

Fail 1 Apr 2009 110,852 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

battery + terminal "furring up"

front brake discs worn

front registration plate deteriorating

oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Mar 2008 92,761 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 80,812 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 65,705 miles

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 UUP is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UUP, 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 UUP is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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