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MK02 XPP

2002 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

71,032 mi
Last recorded71,032 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 XPP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 71,032 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 67,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

central brake light inop

emissions close to limits

Fail 11 Aug 2017 67,638 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement age cracked/perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement age cracked/perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement age cracked/perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear torsion beam bushes age cracked/perished

central stop light not working

corrosion in general exhaust system

recommend tracking check

slight oil leak

slight power steering leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn heavily on inner edge almost to ply/cords worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 65,550 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn to 0mm on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm plus age related cracks (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 65,550 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn to 0mm on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm plus age related cracks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 62,421 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 62,421 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

eml on

Pass 24 Oct 2014 59,050 miles

n/s/rear tyre cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2014 59,050 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,361 miles

Engine light on dash

Rear subframe support contains corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2013 54,361 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine light on dash

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake disc contains corrosion

Rear subframe support contains corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2012 49,196 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 49,196 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,243 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 44,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Sep 2010 39,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 19 Oct 2009 35,080 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,129 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 24,247 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres very low tread and poor condition on sidewalls

front brake discs in a poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2007 24,247 miles

both front tyres very low tread and poor condition on sidewalls

front brake discs in a poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,305 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 16,707 miles

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)

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 XPP is a 2002 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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