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MX02 PXO

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,239 mi
Last recorded126,239 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 126,239 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 110,538 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 96,120 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 88,291 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

o/r/tyre perished

Fail 4 Mar 2014 88,291 miles

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip in windscreen

offside front tyre perished

Pass 10 Jan 2013 82,472 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 75,428 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 70,260 miles

offside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 30 Dec 2009 65,285 miles

nearside front tyre on 2-3mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

offside front tyre on 3-4mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

very slight play in offside front inner wheel

Fail 30 Dec 2009 65,285 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 2-3mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

offside front tyre on 3-4mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

very slight play in offside front inner wheel

Pass 30 Dec 2008 57,456 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 57,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

front wipers smeary

o/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 31 Dec 2007 46,712 miles

both front brake discs lipped/corroding

nearside rear tyre on 1.6 -3mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

Pass 28 Dec 2006 35,173 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 2-3mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Fail 28 Dec 2006 35,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre on 2-3mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

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 PXO 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 73.3%.

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 PXO, 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 PXO registered?

MX02 PXO is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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