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MW02 NLT

2002 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,191 mi
Last recorded102,191 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 NLT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 102,191 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 102,191 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 92,175 miles

Coolant leak

Spare tyre defective

nsr tyre as cracks in tread area

Fail 16 Sep 2013 92,175 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

nsf wheel steel osf wheel alloy fitted at time of test

nsr tyre as cracks in tread area

Pass 22 Aug 2012 80,157 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 80,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 75,252 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 66,567 miles

Front number plate corner damaged.

Fail 4 Sep 2008 66,440 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front number plate corner damaged.

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 56,425 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 49,234 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 38,961 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 NLT is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NLT, 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 NLT is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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