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MX02 LRL

2002 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,165 mi
Last recorded91,165 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 LRL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 91,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 91,154 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring snapped (1.6 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 89,427 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 87,368 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 85,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 84,030 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 82,080 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 80,692 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 76,161 miles

drivers seat back worn

hazard switch sticks

Fail 14 Feb 2012 76,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

drivers seat back worn

hazard switch sticks

Pass 11 Feb 2011 68,002 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 60,774 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 60,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 54,109 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 54,109 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 47,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 47,872 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 38,312 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,185 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 35,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LRL is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LRL, 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 LRL is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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