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MJ02 WXV

2002 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

176,335 mi
Last recorded176,335 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 WXV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 176,335 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside front seatbelt lazy to return

Offside wiper spindle has play

Oil leak

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Stone chip windscreen

Fail 24 Jun 2021 176,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - under-inflation - replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front seatbelt lazy to return

Offside park brake poor performance - requires attention

Offside wiper spindle has play

Oil leak

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Stone chip windscreen

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jun 2020 172,477 miles

Central stoplight not working

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge requires replacing asap (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel long and requires adjustment

Pass 13 Jun 2019 166,851 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 159,880 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 150,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2017 150,533 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Central stoplamp not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2016 138,053 miles

Rear lateral bar corroded and holed

Fail 1 Jul 2016 138,053 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear lateral bar corroded and holed

Pass 6 Jun 2015 130,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt - nearside rear & offside rear

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear inner side light not working

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear tie bar corroded & holed

Pass 20 Jun 2014 124,529 miles

rear crossbar corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2013 119,189 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)

lateral bar corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2012 110,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 110,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 103,855 miles

front brake discs corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2010 96,617 miles

nearside and offside front discs pitted

Fail 12 Jun 2010 96,617 miles

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

nearside and offside front discs pitted

Pass 4 Jun 2009 84,533 miles

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing?

Pass 26 Jun 2008 72,806 miles

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

nearside rear door not opening from outside

Pass 28 Jun 2007 59,792 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 45,741 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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MJ02 WXV 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 76.2%.

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 MJ02 WXV, 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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MJ02 WXV is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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