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MT02 FBA

2002 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,725 mi
Last recorded160,725 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 FBA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 160,725 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 160,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 154,726 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 150,714 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 146,185 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 142,207 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 138,891 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 135,432 miles

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 9 Jan 2012 131,502 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 131,502 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2010 127,165 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 123,810 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 114,485 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 103,921 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 103,920 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 92,790 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 81,503 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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MT02 FBA is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FBA, 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 MT02 FBA registered?

MT02 FBA is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is MT02 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT02 FBA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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