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AM02 NJU

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

117,228 mi
Last recorded117,228 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 NJU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 117,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2021 115,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 113,756 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 111,069 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 107,776 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 103,562 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 103,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 99,889 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 99,873 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 95,325 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 95,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front tyres perished

Pass 8 May 2014 90,348 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 90,348 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 85,706 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 80,249 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 80,249 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 74,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 67,786 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 67,786 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 60,938 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 60,936 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,345 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 53,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING SIDE WALL STEERING RACK SMALL OIL LEAK

Pass 31 Mar 2007 46,578 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 39,876 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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AM02 NJU is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AM02 NJU, 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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What year was AM02 NJU registered?

AM02 NJU is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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