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MT02 ULK

2002 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,179 mi
Last recorded124,179 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 124,179 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 117,759 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 111,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 17 Jan 2015 106,167 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 100,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

movement on rear engine mount

offside front ABS ring cracked

Fail 23 Jan 2014 100,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

movement on rear engine mount

offside front ABS ring cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2013 92,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 85,585 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 85,585 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 74,782 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

Pass 7 Dec 2009 62,231 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 62,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 53,135 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 53,135 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 33,601 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 33,598 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front flexy hoses insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2005 26,327 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 23,592 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 ULK is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ULK, 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 ULK is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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