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AK02 UNZ

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,436 mi
Last recorded99,436 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 UNZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 99,436 miles

both front tyres wearing low close to limit

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2014 97,987 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn down on inner of treads

seepage of oil from nearside inner cv gaiter

Fail 24 Mar 2014 97,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn down on inner of treads

seepage of oil from nearside inner cv gaiter

Pass 8 Apr 2013 96,399 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,145 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on edge.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 89,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 82,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 82,350 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 74,709 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2010 74,709 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2009 68,274 miles

Near side rear brake slightly binding.

Parking brake requires attention.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 61,430 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

cambelt overdue

water pump noisy

Pass 4 Apr 2007 53,809 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 42,970 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres splitting outer / inner sidewalls but not showing cord

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 UNZ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AK02 UNZ, 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 UNZ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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