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MT02 NKO

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,379 mi
Last recorded68,379 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 NKO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 68,379 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn bush to stabiliser mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2024 66,424 miles

Advise engine stabaliser

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 66,424 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise engine stabaliser

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 64,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 64,311 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2022 62,813 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe from pump union (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 175-65-14 ()

Fail 11 May 2022 62,812 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged A.B.S pickup ring fractured (1.6 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe from pump union (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 175-65-14 ()

Pass 17 May 2021 62,100 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 61,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 19 May 2020 61,433 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 60,171 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 57,784 miles

slight oil leak from pas pump.

Pass 24 May 2017 54,804 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 52,594 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 50,174 miles

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

Slight front brake imbalance

Fail 20 May 2015 50,174 miles

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

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

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 15 May 2014 47,646 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge.

Pass 14 May 2013 44,879 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 44,879 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 41,763 miles

Offside rear tyre heavily cracked not showing cords.

Pass 19 May 2011 38,497 miles

Offside rear tyre outer edge started to crack.

Pass 26 May 2010 34,154 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 34,154 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 30,539 miles

N\s washer jet blocked.

o\s\f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 4 Jun 2009 30,539 miles

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

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

N\s washer jet blocked.

o\s\f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 27,224 miles

Front brake pads getting low offside front disc slightly pitted.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly deteriorated.

Pass 31 May 2007 23,369 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 18,927 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 NKO is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NKO, 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 NKO is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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