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MV02 LYJ

2002 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,746 mi
Last recorded127,746 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 LYJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 127,746 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 127,736 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner face (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2015 118,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

front brake discs are corroding on inner surface

offside rear tyre is on 2nn tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2015 118,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

front brake discs are corroding on inner surface

offside rear tyre is on 2nn tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2014 109,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Reversing lights not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2014 109,503 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Reversing lights not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 101,672 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 101,669 miles

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

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

Engine noisy.

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 94,247 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)

nearside front wiper starting to smear screen

Fail 4 Apr 2012 94,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside front wiper blade starting to smear screen

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2011 88,028 miles

Both front shock absorber bearings very noisy

Fail 21 Mar 2011 87,956 miles

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

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

Both front shock absorber bearings very noisy

Pass 23 Mar 2010 78,004 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 78,004 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 65,181 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 54,861 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 54,861 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 43,142 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,112 miles

nail in tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2005 30,688 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 LYJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MV02 LYJ, 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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MV02 LYJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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