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MV02 LYF

2002 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,196 mi
Last recorded141,196 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 LYF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 141,196 miles

all four tyres worn low

Pass 27 Feb 2012 127,215 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2011 113,104 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 112,874 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 98,024 miles

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

o/s/r inner side light not woeking

Pass 28 Feb 2009 83,752 miles

Tracking

Fail 21 Feb 2009 83,752 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)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Tracking

Pass 8 Feb 2008 70,221 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 56,903 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 50,907 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 LYF is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV02 LYF registered?

MV02 LYF is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is MV02 LYF safe to buy?

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