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MW02 YMH

2002 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,487 mi
Last recorded180,487 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 YMH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 180,487 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 171,420 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 171,420 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 162,145 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 145,606 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 145,606 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 127,250 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 111,418 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 23 Aug 2010 92,843 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 78,667 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 78,667 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 65,927 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 65,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 52,929 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 52,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 39,318 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 YMH is a 2002 Renault Megane in Yellow 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 YMH, 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 YMH registered?

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

Is MW02 YMH safe to buy?

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