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MK02 XRT

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,988 mi
Last recorded113,988 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 XRT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 113,988 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 113,988 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 103,233 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 92,972 miles

Engine management light staying on.

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 92,972 miles

Engine management light staying on.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 80,384 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 80,384 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 62,510 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,250 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 57,208 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,732 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear axle support crossbar corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2008 49,732 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear axle support crossbar corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2007 43,385 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 37,349 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 XRT is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

MK02 XRT is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is MK02 XRT safe to buy?

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