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AJ02 JVN

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,995 mi
Last recorded172,995 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 JVN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 172,995 miles

Coolant leak

Drivers door mirror damaged taped up

Engine oil leak

Front fog lights brocken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Right on limit. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Track rod end ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Both side mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Various brake pipes slightly coroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 172,995 miles

Coolant leak

Drivers door mirror damaged taped up

Engine oil leak

Front fog lights brocken

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Right on limit. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Track rod end ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Both side mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Various brake pipes slightly coroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 163,388 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2015 163,388 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 152,722 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside passenger inner door handle insecure but still able to open door from inside

Fail 12 Jul 2014 152,722 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside passenger inner door handle insecure but still able to open door from inside

Pass 24 Jul 2013 144,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 144,620 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 135,614 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 122,920 miles

front inner brake pads wearing thin

offside front tyre slightly worn on edges

Fail 19 Jul 2011 122,920 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front inner brake pads wearing thin

offside front tyre slightly worn on edges

Fail 12 Apr 2011 119,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both front foglights damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2011 119,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front foglights damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2010 101,015 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 85,912 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Apr 2008 69,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2007 53,037 miles

o/s/f washer jet blocked.

Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s wipers slightly split on ends

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 JVN is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JVN, 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 JVN is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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