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AJ02 BRF

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,115 mi
Last recorded123,115 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 BRF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 123,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe going to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 123,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe going to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 110,614 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 110,614 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre devoid of tread to outer section of tyre tread

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

both sides front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2016 93,072 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Nearside Rear tyre bald on outside edge

Fail 23 Jan 2016 93,072 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Nearside Rear tyre bald on outside edge

Pass 21 Jan 2015 78,498 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 78,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,631 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,766 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 54,689 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,588 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,497 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,745 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 33,745 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 32,440 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,547 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 19,440 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 14,814 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)

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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AJ02 BRF is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ02 BRF, 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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AJ02 BRF is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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