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MW02 YML

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,247 mi
Last recorded58,247 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 58,247 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 58,247 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 55,883 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,883 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 52,455 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 52,455 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.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)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 50,036 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 50,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 46,765 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,718 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,681 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 37,715 miles

rear suspension braising bar excessively corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,192 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 28,845 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 23,023 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 23,923 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2005 18,499 miles

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

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 YML is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YML, 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 YML registered?

MW02 YML is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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