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AM02 VKL

2002 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,818 mi
Last recorded103,818 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 VKL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 103,818 miles

Front both cv joints are worn

Front s/absorbers are soft seek advice

Nearside Rear exhaust leaking

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 103,818 miles

Front both cv joints are worn

Front s/absorbers are soft seek advice

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust leaking

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 96,138 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all wheels dented

Fail 16 Jun 2017 96,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all wheels dented

Pass 2 Jul 2016 89,495 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (2.4.G.2)

all wheel rims dented

both side front tyre treads bald on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2015 78,570 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 75,224 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 75,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2013 73,084 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs corroded inside edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 67,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exshaust box corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2011 65,051 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 65,051 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 60,308 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 60,308 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 55,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 55,182 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 50,869 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 12 Jun 2007 47,054 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 36,723 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 VKL is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 VKL, 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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AM02 VKL is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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