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MV52 XDY

2002 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,838 mi
Last recorded153,838 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 XDY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 153,838 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 145,973 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 137,488 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 128,881 miles

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

n/s/r tyre runout/cracks in tread

Fail 13 May 2014 128,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/r tyre runout/cracks in tread

Pass 11 May 2013 108,500 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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 11 May 2013 108,500 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 23 Apr 2012 87,623 miles

front discs wearing low

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread due to age

Pass 4 May 2011 73,496 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 62,068 miles

windsreen wash poor fluid delivery

Pass 14 May 2009 60,045 miles

Offside rear door not opening from outside handle

Fail 9 May 2009 60,045 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 58,133 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 58,133 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

air filter box lid adrift

rear gearbox mount slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2007 57,453 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 57,479 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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MV52 XDY is a 2002 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MV52 XDY, 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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MV52 XDY is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2002.

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