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MT02 UKU

2002 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

171,529 mi
Last recorded171,529 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 UKU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 171,529 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jun 2015 164,924 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 164,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 157,897 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 157,897 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 143,767 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 143,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 136,871 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 136,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 128,449 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake discs wearing thin/lipped

rear brake discs wearing

Fail 3 Jun 2011 128,440 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake discs wearing thin/lipped

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 27 May 2010 120,183 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 120,178 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2009 112,655 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 112,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 106,333 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 May 2007 97,923 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 89,499 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 89,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 UKU is a 2002 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UKU, 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 UKU registered?

MT02 UKU is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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