2002 Renault Megane 1.4L Petrol · PL51 ETU
2002 Renault Megane (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 92,668 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,668 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL51 ETU Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2024
- 92,668 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL51 ETU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Renault Megane (PL51 ETU) between February 2006 and October 2024.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Central Stop lamp(s) not working Center light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
PL51 ETU Mileage History
- 10/02/200625,917 mi
- 23/01/200732,662 mi+6,745 mi
- 23/01/200732,664 mi+2 mi
- 06/02/200837,911 mi+5,247 mi
- 06/02/200837,911 mi
- 10/02/200942,273 mi+4,362 mi
- 10/02/200942,276 mi+3 mi
- 27/01/201045,700 mi+3,424 mi
- 08/02/201148,581 mi+2,881 mi
- 08/02/201148,584 mi+3 mi
- 06/02/201251,705 mi+3,121 mi
- 06/02/201355,134 mi+3,429 mi
- 31/01/201458,754 mi+3,620 mi
- 28/01/201561,677 mi+2,923 mi
- 28/01/201561,677 mi
- 20/01/201665,450 mi+3,773 mi
- 25/01/201769,516 mi+4,066 mi
- 01/02/201769,558 mi+42 mi
- 22/01/201873,223 mi+3,665 mi
- 22/01/201873,225 mi+2 mi
- 09/02/201975,905 mi+2,680 mi
- 29/01/202078,553 mi+2,648 mi
- 12/02/202181,858 mi+3,305 mi
- 12/02/202181,857 mi-1 mi
- 10/02/202284,954 mi+3,097 mi
- 12/02/202284,959 mi+5 mi
- 13/02/202387,463 mi+2,504 mi
- 13/02/202387,467 mi+4 mi
- 24/10/202388,755 mi+1,288 mi
- 21/10/202492,668 mi+3,913 mi
Average of roughly 3,571 miles per year across 30 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
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