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MF02 VYA

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,192 mi
Last recorded116,192 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 VYA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 116,192 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 112,418 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 106,710 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 101,418 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bar under rear end (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 101,414 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bar under rear end (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 95,824 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 95,824 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 89,567 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 89,567 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight bind at offside front wheel,front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 18 Sep 2014 84,251 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 78,735 miles

nearside front headlamp slight loose

Fail 9 Sep 2013 78,730 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

nearside front headlamp slight loose

Pass 3 Sep 2012 72,904 miles

rear lateral body brace corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 72,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

alloy rim fitted to nearside rear

odd size tyres fitted front and rear axles

rear lateral body brace corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 67,090 miles

both rear tyres worn to zero on outer edges

front and rear tyres different sizes

offside front drive shaft boot slight loose on its housing

slight play/wear noted in steering rack with engine running

steel wheels fitted to front of car and alloys on rear???

Fail 13 Sep 2011 67,082 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn to zero on outer edges

front and rear tyres different sizes

offside front drive shaft boot slight loose on its housing

slight play/wear noted in steering rack with engine running

steel wheels fitted to front of car and alloys on rear???

Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,052 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 61,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 51,669 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outside edge

Fail 23 Jun 2009 51,669 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outside edge

Pass 30 Jun 2008 43,664 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,274 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 35,133 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 29,570 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 29,570 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front 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 VYA is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VYA, 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 VYA is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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