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MW02 VFX

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,428 mi
Last recorded115,428 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 VFX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 115,428 miles

Rear lateral vibration bar corroded to excess

Fail 3 Aug 2016 115,412 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear lateral vibration bar corroded to excess

Pass 1 Aug 2015 109,597 miles

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

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

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

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

lateral bar under floor towards rear corred and holed

Pass 14 Aug 2014 98,324 miles

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

both front tyres badly worn on edges.

Fail 13 Aug 2014 98,279 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both front tyres badly worn on edges.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 87,197 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 76,190 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 67,050 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn and rusty.

Fail 30 Jul 2011 66,857 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn and rusty.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 57,274 miles

Front inner surface of brake disc corroded

Offside outer cv boot slightly insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2010 57,058 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front inner surface of brake disc corroded

Offside outer cv boot slightly insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2009 49,893 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 49,893 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 42,014 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,959 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 29,854 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 VFX is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VFX, 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 VFX registered?

MW02 VFX is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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