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MW02 YRF

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

15,845 mi
Last recorded15,845 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 15,845 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 144,679 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 129,592 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres inner edges bald

Pass 30 Sep 2015 110,072 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 100,766 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil ariund sump area

Pass 15 Nov 2013 94,447 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

cat to mid join clamp deteriorated

front and rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

n/s/r brake slightly sticking

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

steering rack area slightly damp

underside components slightly corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2013 94,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

cat to mid join clamp deteriorated

front and rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

n/s/r brake slightly sticking

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

steering rack area slightly damp

underside components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2012 89,972 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

cat to mid join clamp deteriorated

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

lateral bar under floorpan corroded and holed

rear axle bushes slightly cracked

underside components slightly corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2012 89,972 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

cat to mid join clamp deteriorated

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

lateral bar under floorpan corroded and holed

rear axle bushes slightly cracked

underside components slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,110 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

lateral bar under floorpan corroded and holed

rear axle bushes slightly cracked

Fail 7 Nov 2011 84,091 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

lateral bar under floorpan corroded and holed

rear axle bushes slightly cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2010 76,098 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 66,999 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 66,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 61,119 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 61,119 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,021 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 36,772 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 YRF is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YRF, 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 YRF is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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