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AO02 FCJ

2002 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,471 mi
Last recorded135,471 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 FCJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 135,471 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 124,605 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 117,629 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 117,629 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 111,035 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 111,035 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 105,922 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 103,705 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 103,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

eml warning light on

Pass 4 Oct 2012 93,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

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

O/S/R tyre perished

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 76,953 miles

Both front tyres low on tread on outer edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear disc pitted

Pass 19 Jun 2009 60,139 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 60,139 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 53,146 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2008 53,146 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2007 43,602 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 38,894 miles

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

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

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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AO02 FCJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AO02 FCJ, 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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AO02 FCJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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