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MT02 FBX

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,217 mi
Last recorded112,217 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 112,217 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut in tread but not to cords

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Outer sidewall perishing

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint joint on pump (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

road noise bar corroded away

Fail 19 Oct 2017 112,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight lens faded (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in tread but not to cords

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sidewall perishing

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint joint on pump (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault poor connection under passenger seat (5.4.2)

road noise bar corroded away

Pass 7 Oct 2016 110,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp faded (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp faded (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall heavily perished

air con pipe broken

road noise bar corroded away

Fail 7 Oct 2016 110,883 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp faded (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp faded (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall heavily perished

air con pipe broken

road noise bar corroded away

Pass 12 Oct 2015 109,497 miles

Offside Rear tyre heavily perishing on outer sidewall

road noise bar corroded and broken

Pass 24 Oct 2014 108,122 miles

air con pipe broken at txv valve

road noise lateral bar corroded excessively

Fail 11 Oct 2014 108,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

air con pipe broken at txv valve

road noise lateral bar corroded excessively

serv warning light on indicating a fault

Pass 10 Oct 2013 106,307 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 106,307 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

clutch is poor

gearbox seal chas slight leak

o/s/f inner rack arm has slight movement

Pass 13 Oct 2012 104,384 miles

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

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

interior mirror loose

Fail 12 Oct 2012 104,384 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

off side rear tyre perished dot code 4606

Pass 11 Oct 2011 102,326 miles

wipers smear...

advise resecuring of o/s outer c/v gaiter.....

n/s/f inner wheel rim distorted.....

n/s/r wheel slightly binding...

Pass 24 Aug 2010 99,218 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside mirror cracked

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 25 Aug 2009 97,150 miles

nearside front and rear tyres worn low

nearside front wheel inner rim damaged

nearside washer jet not working

Pass 9 Aug 2008 95,007 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 91,323 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 87,622 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 87,622 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside 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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MT02 FBX is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FBX, 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 FBX is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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