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MX02 PWJ

2002 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,274 mi
Last recorded67,274 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 PWJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 67,274 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 67,274 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 55,739 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 55,739 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 49,966 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 47,220 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,139 miles

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

Rear vibration damper corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 43,008 miles

Advise crossbar across rear axle is very rotten

Fail 15 Jul 2011 42,992 miles

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

Advise crossbar across rear axle is very rotten

Pass 10 Jul 2010 40,364 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 40,364 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 36,415 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 34,270 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 31,884 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 31,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 29,626 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 27,158 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 PWJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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