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MT02 EJU

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,058 mi
Last recorded133,058 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 EJU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 133,058 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 133,054 miles

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

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 127,981 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 May 2016 123,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2015 119,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brakes slight draging

Fail 7 May 2015 119,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brakes slight draging

Pass 15 May 2014 113,793 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 108,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2013 108,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 105,169 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 100,163 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2011 100,163 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

tracking -- steering wheel out of alignment

Pass 8 May 2010 93,736 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 May 2009 86,258 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 78,453 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 78,453 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2007 71,113 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 71,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 62,027 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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MT02 EJU 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 68.4%.

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 MT02 EJU, 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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MT02 EJU is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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