2002 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · HX02 VZY
2002 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 86,678 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2016.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Aug 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,678 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HX02 VZY Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2015
- 86,678 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HX02 VZY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Renault Megane (HX02 VZY) between March 2006 and June 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
HX02 VZY Mileage History
- 17/03/200628,927 mi
- 23/03/200733,222 mi+4,295 mi
- 21/01/200835,232 mi+2,010 mi
- 23/01/200832,529 mi-2,703 mi
- 25/01/200832,529 mi
- 15/01/200954,368 mi+21,839 mi
- 16/01/200954,368 mi
- 19/01/201062,911 mi+8,543 mi
- 10/01/201170,115 mi+7,204 mi
- 10/01/201170,115 mi
- 09/02/201276,074 mi+5,959 mi
- 09/02/201276,074 mi
- 02/01/201484,150 mi+8,076 mi
- 02/01/201484,150 mi
- 31/01/201586,652 mi+2,502 mi
- 18/06/201586,678 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 6,241 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- 1.5 dCi injector and bearing-related engine damageSerious
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