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MK02 YPY

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

66,782 mi
Last recorded66,782 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,782 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 60,952 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 60,950 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 58,758 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 55,047 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 51,933 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 51,933 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 49,128 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 49,128 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

both front discs are rusty

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,011 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 46,010 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2009 40,713 miles

o/s/f tyre inner side wall worn down

Fail 29 Jun 2009 40,713 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner side wall worn down

Pass 14 May 2008 35,382 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 35,041 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 27,478 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 27,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 21,567 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YPY is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YPY, 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 YPY registered?

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

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