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MW02 HWE

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,582 mi
Last recorded134,582 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 HWE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 134,582 miles

Coolant below minimum

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear under body brace bar corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2019 134,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant below minimum

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear under body brace bar corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 131,195 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 131,141 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 127,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

rear metal bar corroded but not structure or suspension related

Fail 11 Jul 2017 127,499 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

rear metal bar corroded but not structure or suspension related

Pass 14 Jul 2016 123,639 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear stabiliser bar corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 123,639 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear stabiliser bar corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 112,012 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 112,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 111,258 miles

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

Note: Nearside rear has slight brake bind but not exceeding limits.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 111,258 miles

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

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

Note: Nearside rear has slight brake bind but not exceeding limits.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 103,786 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 103,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 89,951 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear cross brace rotten and holed

Pass 1 Apr 2011 81,689 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 81,689 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 72,401 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jul 2009 68,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

different sized tyres fitted to front and rear axles

nearside front and nearside rear tyre wall cut . but not showing chords

Fail 16 Jul 2009 68,589 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

different sized tyres fitted to front and rear axles

nearside front and nearside rear tyre wall cut . but not showing chords

Fail 21 Jul 2008 63,980 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 63,980 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 57,696 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 52,866 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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MW02 HWE is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MW02 HWE, 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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MW02 HWE is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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