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MV02 LXW

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,388 mi
Last recorded56,388 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 LXW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 56,388 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 56,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing Glass (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated Water damage and likely to be misread . (6.3.1d)

Engine management light on.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,174 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 42,002 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall surface damage.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge.

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 42,001 miles

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

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall surface damage.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge.

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 34,962 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 27,865 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 27,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 23,175 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 15,629 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 6,293 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 6,293 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 5,757 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 5,041 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 4,060 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2006 3,085 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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MV02 LXW is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV02 LXW, 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 MV02 LXW registered?

MV02 LXW is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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