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MT02 XMO

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

181,107 mi
Last recorded181,107 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 XMO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 181,107 miles

chips in windscreen outside wiper sweep

front number plate cracked.still able to read

glow plug warning light on

inner face of front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre on 2mm of tread.legal limit 1.6mm

o/s/f stabliser bar missing between sub frame and inner wing

o/s/r door will not open from inside or outside

o/s/r tyre on 1.6 mm of tread (legal limit) and slightly out or shape and worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Jul 2010 180,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear brake flexi hose ferules corroded

brake fluid just above minimum

brake pipes to and from abs unit at os bulkhead/inner wing corroded

front brake discs badly worn on inside face and pads loww

glow plug lamp on

nsf tyre worn on edges

osr brake pipe to flexi corroded

osr door will not open from inside or out

osr tyre inner side wall split

uable to check engine oil level or oil temp as dip stick broken in tube

Pass 4 Jul 2009 164,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

crack in front numberplate

leak from gearbox area

n/s/f cv gator leaking

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight rumble

o/s/r door dont open

Fail 25 Jun 2009 164,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake discs thin below service limit

front fog lights not working

n/s c.v gaitor clip loose

Fail 5 Jun 2009 163,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

brake discs thin.lipped

front fog lights not working

n/s outer c.v gaitor clip looses

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 XMO is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 XMO, 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 XMO is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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