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MW02 UWT

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,785 mi
Last recorded155,785 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 UWT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2018 155,785 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear dog bone mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 138,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly mishapen (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 138,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly mishapen (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working bulb replaced (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 128,990 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 117,063 miles

front tyres low

Pass 6 Aug 2014 107,599 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 98,005 miles

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

Fail 3 Aug 2013 97,998 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)

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

Pass 26 Jul 2012 88,234 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 88,233 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 78,471 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside front tyre is getting low on tread

Nearside front wheel is slightly buckled

Nearside rear door does not open from the outside

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 78,471 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside front tyre is getting low on tread

Nearside front wheel is slightly buckled

Nearside rear door does not open from the outside

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 65,953 miles

offside rear wheel bearing is noisey

Pass 28 Jul 2009 55,707 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 55,707 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 50,851 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Aug 2007 45,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 40,352 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 UWT is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UWT, 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 UWT is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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