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MK02 XRJ

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,343 mi
Last recorded102,343 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 XRJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 102,343 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 89,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,225 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 61,265 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 58,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear indicaters slightly faded

long travel on parking brake

nearside mirror damaged and glass missing

rear wiper not clearing

Pass 18 Sep 2010 58,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear indicaters slightly faded

long travel on parking brake

nearside mirror damaged and glass missing

rear wiper not clearing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

front wipers weak/smearing

offside rear tyre wall weak/deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2008 50,473 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 44,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate loose

Fail 9 Aug 2007 44,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre has wall damage

nearside rear tyre has wall damage and cracking

rear number plate loose

Pass 31 Mar 2006 37,216 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 XRJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XRJ, 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 XRJ registered?

MK02 XRJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is MK02 XRJ safe to buy?

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