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MX02 LNA

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,642 mi
Last recorded105,642 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 LNA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2017 105,642 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine warning lamp on in dash

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint wishbone (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat belt slow on retraction

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 98,748 miles

slight movement in brake pedal

reverse light not working

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

fan belt fraying

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Fail 30 Jul 2016 98,748 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

fan belt fraying

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

reverse light not working

slight movement in brake pedal

Pass 4 Aug 2015 94,822 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 90,162 miles

Bonnet catch/cable slightly seized.

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S/F Brake binding slightly

N/S/F Tyre wall perished

N/S/R Tyre wall perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/F Tyre severely worn on inner edge

Rear lateral bar excessively corroded.

Fail 22 Jul 2014 90,162 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)

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

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

Bonnet catch/cable slightly seized.

Engine light on

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

High level brake light not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F Brake binding slightly

N/S/F Tyre wall perished

N/S/R Tyre wall perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/F Tyre severely worn on inner edge

Rear lateral bar excessively corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2013 86,390 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 86,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 May 2012 80,808 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 80,808 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,744 miles

front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 63,133 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 54,832 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 54,832 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 51,685 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 51,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 44,552 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 41,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 32,611 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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MX02 LNA is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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