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AK02 LYW

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,618 mi
Last recorded96,618 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 LYW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 96,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 82,574 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 72,619 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 66,185 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,020 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 46,920 miles

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 21 Feb 2013 46,920 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,122 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

off side front tyre starting to perish

Fail 3 Feb 2011 37,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 37,664 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 31,002 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 31,002 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 29,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 29,580 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 25,799 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 25,799 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 22,211 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 22,211 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 19,267 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 19,267 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2005 13,290 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 13,290 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing

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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AK02 LYW is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AK02 LYW, 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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AK02 LYW is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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