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MW02 YCP

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,592 mi
Last recorded128,592 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 128,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

gearbox lower stabiliser bush worn and deteriorated

slight coolant leak from radiator

Fail 1 Oct 2018 128,591 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

gearbox lower stabiliser bush worn and deteriorated

slight coolant leak from radiator

Pass 27 Sep 2017 124,824 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring cracked (3.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 27 Sep 2017 124,824 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp loose (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring cracked (3.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions test just passed

engine/gearbox stabiliser arm worn

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 5 Aug 2016 116,243 miles

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

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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened support bar (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 64,220 miles

Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 111,109 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 111,106 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 104,705 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 99,785 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 87,717 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 74,940 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,369 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 57,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 52,796 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 47,459 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 40,036 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 40,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 32,331 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 YCP is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YCP, 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 YCP is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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