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ML02 KNV

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,888 mi
Last recorded142,888 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 KNV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 142,888 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 142,888 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level slightly low

Pass 20 Aug 2013 140,990 miles

Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 136,452 miles

Advise 1 out of 4 bulbs not working on the high level stop lamp.

Advise O/S/F Headlamp aim.

Advise O/S/F Tyre is wearing heavilly on the inside edge but is acceptable at this time.

Advise child seat fitted O/S/R.

Advise front power steering pipe has surface corrosion and is only just acceptable.

Advise front power steering pipe is insecure and requires clipping.

Fail 10 Jul 2012 136,441 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Advise 1 out of 4 bulbs not working on the high level stop lamp.

Advise O/S/F Tyre is wearing heavilly on the inside edge but is acceptable at this time.

Advise child seat fitted O/S/R.

Advise front power steering pipe has surface corrosion and is only just acceptable.

Advise front power steering pipe is insecure and requires clipping.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 125,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate slightly faded.

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

Radiator filler cap missing.

Fail 8 Jul 2011 125,705 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate slightly faded.

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

Radiator filler cap missing.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 112,258 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 111,893 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 99,895 miles

O/S front wiper split.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 83,719 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 72,947 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise small leak of oil.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 72,947 miles

advise small leak of oil.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 56,460 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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ML02 KNV is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver 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 ML02 KNV, 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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ML02 KNV is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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