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MK02 XOY

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,378 mi
Last recorded96,378 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 96,378 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

rear support beam corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2017 88,582 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2017 88,582 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 places from floor panel to rear may clean up (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2016 82,062 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable both inner rod ends as wear strip check (2.2.C.1d)

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

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 77,817 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2015 77,816 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,655 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 69,655 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Inner 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)

n/s/f tyre side wall has cuts in it

Pass 27 Apr 2013 63,309 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 52,549 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2011

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

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

sills floor chassi brake pipes surface rust req wax oil

Fail 22 Feb 2010 35,739 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 35,739 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,295 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 26,682 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2008 26,682 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2007 24,784 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 20,365 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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MK02 XOY 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 72.2%.

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 MK02 XOY, 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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MK02 XOY is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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