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MW02 YLU

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,893 mi
Last recorded91,893 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 YLU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2020 91,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on dash (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture x2 pipes on near side rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced support bar from left to right about a foot missing corroded away (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front mirror case taped on but not insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2019 89,511 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (BOTH) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear crossmember is excessivly corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2019 89,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (BOTH) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear crossmember is excessivly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 86,700 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Rear chassis strengthening bar corroded excessivly

Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,241 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear stabilizer bar corroded but not effecting brakes or suspension

Pass 19 Feb 2016 81,112 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearings dry when rotated

rear under brace has corroded excessivly

Fail 18 Feb 2016 81,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearings dry when rotated

rear under brace has corroded excessivly

Pass 4 Mar 2015 79,322 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 75,130 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 70,390 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 70,390 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,510 miles

front disc inner faces corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2012 66,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

front disc inner faces corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 63,728 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 58,898 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 54,680 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 47,401 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 47,397 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 40,851 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 40,851 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S OF STEERING RACK

Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,028 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 YLU is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

MW02 YLU is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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