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MW02 VCP

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

45,322 mi
Last recorded45,322 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 VCP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 45,322 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2022 45,322 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 45,301 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 45,141 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded and insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded and insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 44,607 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 44,607 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 43,684 miles

slight fault on hazzard switch

Pass 24 Mar 2016 42,894 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 42,892 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 41,876 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 40,832 miles

rear lateral bar badly corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2014 40,832 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear lateral bar badly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2013 39,755 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,755 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,694 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 37,420 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,492 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 35,241 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 32,885 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 32,885 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,557 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 27,633 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 27,633 miles

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)

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

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

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 VCP is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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The MOT history for MW02 VCP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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