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MM02 GLJ

2002 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,911 mi
Last recorded96,911 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM02 GLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 96,911 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

play in lower engine mount

Fail 18 May 2016 96,911 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

play in lower engine mount

Fail 13 May 2016 96,848 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement DOG BONE (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2015 91,937 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 91,937 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 86,948 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 81,831 miles

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

advice engine stabilizer mounting

Pass 9 Jul 2012 81,831 miles

advice engine stabilizer mounting

Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,129 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 72,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 62,394 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 62,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 52,547 miles

both number plates slightly deteriated

off side rear tyre slighty deteriated

Pass 16 Jul 2008 43,209 miles

both number plates deteriorating

Fail 15 Jul 2008 43,209 miles

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

both number plates deteriorating

Pass 12 Jul 2007 36,067 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 36,067 miles

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

both no plates starting to deteriorate.but can be clearly read

ns inner driveshaft boot weaping slightly

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Jul 2006 30,957 miles

NSR TYRE 1.6MM ON TREAD BARS

nail in tyre

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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MM02 GLJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MM02 GLJ, 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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MM02 GLJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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