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MW02 NMX

2002 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,891 mi
Last recorded89,891 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 NMX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 89,891 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 89,859 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 83,955 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 83,955 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear cross member corroded / holed.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 80,153 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 80,153 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine stabilizer worn

main beam switch defective but still operates

nearside front fog lamp inop

rear anti vibration bar excessively holed and corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 76,947 miles

abs ring split off side front

Fail 30 Oct 2013 76,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

abs ring split off side front

Pass 30 May 2012 71,487 miles

Oil leak

nearside front fog light inop

Fail 30 May 2012 71,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

nearside front fog light inop

Pass 19 May 2011 64,527 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 58,768 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 58,768 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nsf/spot/light/inop

Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,753 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 53,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 44,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 44,628 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 34,047 miles

imbalance on rear brakes(adjustment/repair required)

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 NMX is a 2002 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NMX, 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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What year was MW02 NMX registered?

MW02 NMX is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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