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MW02 VEF

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,423 mi
Last recorded144,423 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 VEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 144,423 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 144,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 133,735 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 122,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1856015 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 122,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1856015 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 114,408 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 106,594 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 106,594 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 98,327 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 94,027 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Oct 2010 92,181 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 88,485 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 83,771 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 83,771 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 79,638 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 76,613 miles

osr door unable to open from outside †nsr tyre worn †front brake pads worn low

Pass 15 Jun 2006 67,083 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 67,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 VEF is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

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

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