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MX02 HCG

2002 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,295 mi
Last recorded149,295 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 HCG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 149,295 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring corroded more than slight (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2016 149,295 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside low on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring corroded more than slight (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2014 147,103 miles

coolant level on minimum

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f lamp lense braken and n/s lense damaged

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

oil on engine and gear box

post cat lambda wire broken

power steering pump damp

radiator core leaking

slight bind to n/s/f brake

slight damage to o/s/r seat belt webbing

steel rim fitted to n/s/r

wear and corrosion to front brake discs

wear to edges of both front tyres

Fail 25 Nov 2014 147,100 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant level on minimum

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f lamp lense braken and n/s lense damaged

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

oil on engine and gear box

post cat lambda wire broken

power steering pump damp

radiator core leaking

slight bind to n/s/f brake

slight damage to o/s/r seat belt webbing

steel rim fitted to n/s/r

wear and corrosion to front brake discs

wear to edges of both front tyres

Pass 12 Nov 2013 130,616 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Front wiper blades split

Nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape close to the legal limit

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Oil leak

Slack in handbrake

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 9 Nov 2013 130,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Front wiper blades split

Nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape close to the legal limit

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Oil leak

Slack in handbrake

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Nov 2012 118,980 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)

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

h/brake lever slightly loose

Fail 10 Nov 2012 118,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

h/brake lever slightly loose

Pass 3 Dec 2011 106,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

offside front wheel bearing worn slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2010 95,475 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 95,475 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 85,868 miles

screen is chipped and cracked, offside rear belt is nicked, offside rear door wont open from the outside, nearside washer aim is high, offside front position lamp is dim

Pass 20 Oct 2008 75,058 miles

front washers are high, chip in screen, rear number plate is starting to discolour, rear engine mount is worn, front brake discs are slight worn

Pass 22 Oct 2007 63,990 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 63,990 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 45,775 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2006 45,775 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 HCG is a 2002 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc 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 HCG, 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 HCG is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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