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MT02 UKJ

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,715 mi
Last recorded169,715 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 169,715 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre perished.

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 169,715 miles

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

Advise o/s/r tyre perished.

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 160,899 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat backrest has small amout of movement

Fail 28 Feb 2013 160,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

back of drivers seat bit loose.

cant open boot.

front passenger seatbelt bit slow to retract.

gearbox mounting split.

handbrake could do with adjustment.

nearside and offside front and rear wishbone bushes slight play.

nearside door mirror lense cracked.

offside rear tyre cracking up.

slight play detected at steering wheel.

Fail 22 Feb 2012 146,697 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 146,697 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 135,441 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 135,441 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2010 131,483 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 131,483 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 125,719 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 118,387 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 118,387 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 109,725 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UKJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UKJ, 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 UKJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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