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MX02 GHY

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,946 mi
Last recorded113,946 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 GHY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 113,946 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 109,672 miles

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)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 109,669 miles

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)

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

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

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 1 Sep 2012 102,284 miles

All tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Both rear passager dooors cannot be opend from the outside

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2012 102,281 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

All tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Both rear passager dooors cannot be opend from the outside

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 95,924 miles

Boot doesn't open.

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Offside front inner brake disc face pitted.

Offside rear door doesn't open from inside or outside of vehicle.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 91,091 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 77,499 miles

n/s and o/s front brake disc`s has slight surface corrosion

o/s rear door does not from out side

o/s rear door does not open from inside

Fail 28 Aug 2009 77,499 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

n/s and o/s front brake disc`s has slight surface corrosion

o/s rear door does not from out side

o/s rear door does not open from inside

Pass 21 Aug 2008 69,791 miles

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

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

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

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

front n/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2008 69,791 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

front n/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2007 59,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 59,385 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 49,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 49,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 31,125 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 31,125 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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 GHY is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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