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MX02 NVL

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,916 mi
Last recorded126,916 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 126,916 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 118,473 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

rear anti vibration bar corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2014 118,473 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

rear anti vibration bar corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 108,006 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

n/s/f tyre wearing at edges

rear anti vibration bar corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2013 108,005 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear anti vibration bar corroded

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

n/s/f tyre wearing at edges

Pass 5 Mar 2012 100,358 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 95,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT WIPERS SPLIT

Fail 7 Mar 2011 95,242 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT WIPERS SPLIT

Pass 8 Mar 2010 90,941 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 90,941 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 93,151 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 75,352 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 69,954 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 69,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 60,689 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 NVL is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NVL, 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 NVL registered?

MX02 NVL is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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