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AJ02 OGS

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,214 mi
Last recorded123,214 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 OGS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 123,214 miles

engine misfires upon rev up

exhaust vibrates/rattles

Fail 11 Mar 2019 123,214 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

engine misfires upon rev up

exhaust vibrates/rattles

Pass 6 Mar 2018 120,625 miles

front discs corroded

n/s/rear outer door handle tempermental

water ingress to o/s/headlamp dulling beam image

Fail 6 Mar 2018 120,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front discs corroded

n/s/rear outer door handle tempermental

water ingress to o/s/headlamp dulling beam image

Pass 28 Feb 2017 117,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55R15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 117,846 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 115,272 miles

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

n/s headlamp condensated

Fail 8 Mar 2016 115,272 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/r15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s headlamp condensated

Pass 12 Mar 2015 112,536 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 112,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 109,830 miles

N/S/REAR TYRE WORN TO 1.6MM MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH

Pass 7 Mar 2013 107,301 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

Tyres ; front tyres worn edges & n/s/r tread uneven inner edge

engine cover / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

pedal grippers worn & clutch pedal bent

Fail 4 Mar 2013 107,297 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering ; slight play o/s trackrod end

Tyres ; front tyres worn edges & n/s/r tread uneven inner edge

engine cover / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

pedal grippers worn & clutch pedal bent

Pass 6 Mar 2012 102,704 miles

engine management light on.

nearside rear door unable to be opened.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 96,647 miles

nearside front tyre tread low on edges.

nearside rear door unable to be opened.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 89,394 miles

engine mountings check

Fail 19 Sep 2009 89,273 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine mountings check

Pass 6 Sep 2008 77,997 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 77,997 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 66,630 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 54,760 miles

o/s/f brake disc inner face rusted

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 OGS is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OGS, 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 OGS is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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