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MK02 XPZ

2002 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

62,845 mi
Last recorded62,845 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 XPZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 62,845 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 62,742 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 49,598 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 43,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres step tread

both rear tyres slightly perished 185/60/15

Pass 12 Dec 2013 43,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres step tread

both rear tyres slightly perished 185/60/15

Pass 6 Dec 2012 37,131 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 37,131 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 30,979 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 30,976 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 26,171 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 26,171 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 22,814 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 22,814 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 20,041 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 18,308 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 18,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 15,847 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 15,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2005 11,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 11,896 miles

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 XPZ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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