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MX02 BTY

2002 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,761 mi
Last recorded190,761 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 BTY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 190,761 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

o/s rear brake caliper damp

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2018 190,761 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

o/s rear brake caliper damp

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2017 186,857 miles

Central stop light not working

Coolant leak water bottle ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 173,684 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 161,432 miles

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 10 Apr 2014 152,155 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 143,892 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 134,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front road wheel slightly buckled.

Offside front brake binding on slightly.

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 132,903 miles

Both rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Offside front brake binding on slightly.

Oil leak

power steering pipe in engine bay starting to leak fluid.

Fail 18 Jan 2012 132,901 miles

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

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

Both rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Offside front brake binding on slightly.

Oil leak

Rear floorpan (bolt on component) cross bar badly corroded.

power steering pipe in engine bay starting to leak fluid.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 123,749 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 123,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 111,269 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 111,269 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 98,782 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 98,782 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 95,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 85,490 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 85,489 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 74,591 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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MX02 BTY is a 2002 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MX02 BTY, 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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MX02 BTY is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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