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AM02 VTX

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,693 mi
Last recorded115,693 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 VTX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 115,693 miles

Boot won`t open

Front Reg cracked and damage

Front head light lense`s misty

Front tyre`s bald on edge`s

Rear lower engine/gearbox stabilizer worn and play

Wiper`s smear

Pass 25 Oct 2019 109,788 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear cross bar corroded away.

Fail 25 Oct 2019 109,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear cross bar corroded away.

Pass 26 Oct 2018 101,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp broken

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle stabiliser bar excessively corroded and middle part missing

Pass 28 Oct 2017 92,993 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle stabiliser bar excessively corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2016 85,254 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met its requirements (16%

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs have corrosion

rear cross member corroded away/missing

signs of oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2016 85,254 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met its requirements (16%

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs have corrosion

rear cross member corroded away/missing

signs of oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2015 78,410 miles

anti roll bar bushes are perished

front brake discs are corroded

n/s fog light smashed

rear cross member corroded away

various brake pipes corroded

windscreen wipers smear

Fail 24 Oct 2015 78,410 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

anti roll bar bushes are perished

front brake discs are corroded

n/s fog light smashed

rear cross member corroded away

various brake pipes corroded

windscreen wipers smear

Fail 17 Oct 2015 78,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55R15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

anti roll bar bushes are perished

front brake discs are corroded

n/s fog light smashed

rear cross member corroded away

various brake pipes corroded

windscreen wipers smear

Pass 18 Oct 2014 70,229 miles

Both inner C.V boots weaping

Dampness around PAS pump

Front disc`s inner edges unevenly worn

N/S.R tyre 1.6mm

N/S/F Fog light lense cracked

Rear Cross brace badly corroded

Wipers leaving streaks

Fail 18 Oct 2014 70,229 miles

Both inner C.V boots weaping

Dampness around PAS pump

Front disc`s inner edges unevenly worn

N/S.R tyre 1.6mm

N/S/F Fog light lense cracked

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Cross brace badly corroded

Wipers leaving streaks

Pass 14 Oct 2013 64,746 miles

nsr tyre close to limit

Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,161 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 13 Sep 2012 60,167 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 14 Sep 2011 57,769 miles

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

front brake discs corroaded

front wipers splitting / smearing

Pass 16 Sep 2010 52,941 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,699 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 40,891 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 40,891 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 34,666 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 28,499 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 VTX is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AM02 VTX, 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 VTX is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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