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MK02 YVN

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

179,754 mi
Last recorded179,754 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 YVN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 179,754 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 179,754 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2021 179,754 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 178,335 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 178,335 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 176,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 176,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 176,122 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 176,122 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 179,123 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 179,123 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 178,123 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 168,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 164,828 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 164,820 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

engine cover insecure

slight play in steering arms

Fail 1 Sep 2014 164,801 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Coolent Level Low

O/S/F Fog Light Not Working

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 159,973 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 159,973 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 155,676 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 155,588 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 138,624 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 138,624 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 119,835 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 119,835 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 103,639 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 103,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 94,130 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 86,242 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 79,035 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 60,505 miles

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

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 YVN is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 YVN, 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 YVN is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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