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AJ02 MLZ

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

161,071 mi
Last recorded161,071 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 161,071 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Feb 2017 153,693 miles

brake discs corroded as sittng and not used

n/s/r steel brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 9 Feb 2017 153,693 miles

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

brake discs corroded as sittng and not used

n/s/r steel brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jun 2014 142,153 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 135,448 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 127,089 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 117,898 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2010 110,895 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 104,825 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 78,201 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 74,690 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 61,858 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

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 MLZ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MLZ, 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 MLZ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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