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MK02 PZX

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,691 mi
Last recorded78,691 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 PZX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 78,691 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 78,073 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 77,321 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive p/s pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 76,201 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 74,794 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in the tread and sidewalls

rear underfloor cross brace corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2016 74,794 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

both rear tyres have cracks in the tread and sidewalls

rear underfloor cross brace corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2016 74,773 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 101,057 miles

Offside Front tyre slight cracking in tread

Pass 3 Nov 2014 99,742 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 96,527 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 93,826 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 89,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 89,863 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 12 Nov 2010 85,506 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 85,506 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 75,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 75,784 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 58,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 58,689 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,479 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 36,794 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 23,046 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres tread cracking

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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MK02 PZX is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MK02 PZX, 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 MK02 PZX registered?

MK02 PZX is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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