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MT02 ZHG

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

154,617 mi
Last recorded154,617 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 ZHG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 154,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member under fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 154,617 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2021 145,139 miles

Cross member under fuel tank corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 136,365 miles

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

Rear Cross member under fuel tank corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 125,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 114,100 miles

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

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

rear cross member in front of fuel tank corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 102,542 miles

Rear cross member front of fuel tank corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 90,441 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member under fuel tank (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 78,741 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 78,734 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 76,665 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 76,662 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 74,783 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 74,782 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 69,214 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 63,571 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,320 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 52,090 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 46,135 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 41,298 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 33,869 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 ZHG is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZHG, 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 ZHG is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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