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MX02 LPY

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,847 mi
Last recorded124,847 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 LPY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 124,847 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 123,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 118,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 109,479 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 109,479 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 108,693 miles

Offside Front tyre low tread

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 108,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre low tread

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 106,210 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 102,400 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 98,261 miles

rear sway bar rotten

Pass 23 Jan 2015 94,083 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear stabiliser bar rotten

steering rough

Pass 24 Jan 2014 89,402 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 89,399 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 85,522 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear number plater deteriorated

rear panard rod corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 80,008 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front wiper split

Fail 23 Jan 2012 80,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front wiper split

Pass 23 Feb 2011 72,825 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disics corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2011 72,823 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disics corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2010 67,368 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 67,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 60,488 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear door will not open from out side but will open from inside

Pass 12 Mar 2008 52,923 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 44,189 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 32,609 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 LPY is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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