2002 Renault Megane 1.4L Petrol · SH02 XXM
2002 Renault Megane (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 82,219 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jan 2016.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jan 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Oct 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH02 XXM Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2015
- 82,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH02 XXM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Renault Megane (SH02 XXM) between January 2006 and January 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
SH02 XXM Mileage History
- 06/01/200626,403 mi
- 06/01/200626,403 mi
- 19/12/200635,669 mi+9,266 mi
- 19/12/200635,669 mi
- 28/01/200845,890 mi+10,221 mi
- 18/12/200853,630 mi+7,740 mi
- 19/12/200853,630 mi
- 12/01/201062,727 mi+9,097 mi
- 12/01/201062,727 mi
- 08/01/201168,635 mi+5,908 mi
- 12/01/201168,635 mi
- 18/01/201271,434 mi+2,799 mi
- 18/01/201271,434 mi
- 12/01/201374,239 mi+2,805 mi
- 23/01/201374,239 mi
- 06/01/201476,980 mi+2,741 mi
- 10/01/201476,983 mi+3 mi
- 12/01/201582,219 mi+5,236 mi
Average of roughly 6,191 miles per year across 18 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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- 1.5 dCi injector and bearing-related engine damageSerious
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