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AK02 VCX

2002 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,820 mi
Last recorded144,820 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 VCX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 144,820 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 144,804 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty only active 1 in 6 op's (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 141,358 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 141,358 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 135,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 128,847 miles

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

Nearside front fog lamp lense cracked

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 121,434 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 121,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 112,775 miles

Rear beam axle brace bar is excessively corroded.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 102,876 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing is noisey.

Rear beam axle braceing bar is corroded.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 102,876 miles

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

Offside rear wheel bearing is noisey.

Rear beam axle braceing bar is corroded.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 93,548 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 93,548 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front brake pads are getting low

rear tyres are getting low

Pass 18 Mar 2009 84,890 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 74,797 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 74,797 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 61,183 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 61,183 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 49,468 miles

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 VCX is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VCX, 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 VCX is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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