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MX02 HCL

2002 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,538 mi
Last recorded99,538 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 HCL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2011 99,538 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine damp with oil

Fail 1 Feb 2011 99,334 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Radiator Corroded @ Leaking @ Offside Lower Area, Engine Oil Level Slightly Low,Steel Wheel Fitted To Nearside Front, Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Warped.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 93,974 miles

ENGINE SMOKEY

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 93,974 miles

ENGINE SMOKEY

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 86,421 miles

Engine Oil Level Low & Engine Oil Leak Requires Investigation,Exhaust Emissions CO Level High @ 0.29% On Idle Speed,Front Registration Plate Slightly Deteriated.

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 86,420 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Engine Oil Level Low & Engine Oil Leak Requires Investigation,Exhaust Emissions CO Level High @ 0.29% On Idle Speed,Front Registration Plate Slightly Deteriated.

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 75,821 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 68,056 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Feb 2006 59,088 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

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 HCL is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 HCL, 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 MX02 HCL registered?

MX02 HCL is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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