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MW02 XLJ

2002 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,177 mi
Last recorded120,177 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 XLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 120,177 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 118,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 117,508 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 116,706 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 115,931 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 114,072 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 112,332 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on edges

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 110,327 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 110,316 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 108,459 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges of tread 185/65/15

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 108,459 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges of tread 185/65/15

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 105,970 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Timing belt area noisy. Auxillary belt shredded and likely to cause damage to engine **Vehicle should not be driven or started **

Pass 27 Aug 2013 101,292 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 101,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 92,355 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2012 92,355 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2011 87,261 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 87,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 86,776 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 85,407 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 83,489 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 76,493 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 69,040 miles

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

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

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 XLJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XLJ, 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 XLJ registered?

MW02 XLJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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