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AM02 NSJ

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,529 mi
Last recorded99,529 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 NSJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 99,529 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 96,344 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear cross brace corroded but not weakened

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in 2 places (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 96,343 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear cross brace corroded but not weakened

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in 2 places (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 91,803 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2019 91,803 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2018 90,428 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 87,082 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 87,082 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 83,150 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 78,829 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r + n/s/r tyres tread wearing uneven

Fail 20 Jul 2015 78,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r + n/s/r tyres tread wearing uneven

Pass 24 Jul 2014 75,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r + n/s/r tyres tread wearing uneven

Fail 24 Jul 2014 75,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r + n/s/r tyres tread wearing uneven

Pass 10 Jul 2013 72,460 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 65,510 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 63,377 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO STEP ON THE INSIDE EDGES.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 63,377 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO STEP ON THE INSIDE EDGES.

Pass 26 Jun 2010 58,092 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 50,890 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 43,824 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 43,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 37,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 29,027 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE

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 NSJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 AM02 NSJ, 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 NSJ registered?

AM02 NSJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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