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MM02 XLA

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,616 mi
Last recorded71,616 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM02 XLA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 71,616 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 70,909 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 70,909 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 67,884 miles

front tyres edges worn

Pass 31 Jul 2015 63,352 miles

front brake discs and pads condition

Fail 31 Jul 2015 63,352 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs and pads condition

Pass 5 Aug 2014 60,610 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 56,325 miles

both front brake discs inner face corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 50,478 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 50,478 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Jul 2011 47,246 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2010 41,479 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 28 May 2010 41,479 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,268 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 35,268 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 28,844 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 28,844 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 25,730 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 25,730 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 XLA is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XLA, 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 MM02 XLA registered?

MM02 XLA is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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