2002 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · PL02 YTE
2002 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 37,145 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,145 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL02 YTE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2024
- 37,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL02 YTE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Renault Megane (PL02 YTE) between May 2023 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))”; “Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
PL02 YTE Mileage History
- 11/05/202337,044 mi
- 11/05/202337,044 mi
- 08/05/202437,133 mi+89 mi
- 16/05/202437,145 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 99 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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
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