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AO02 VTG

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

169,581 mi
Last recorded169,581 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VTG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 169,581 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Offside Rear sill rusted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 165,510 miles

Offside Front foglamp not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill cross member bar rusted and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

parking brakes imbalanced, nearside slower

Pass 18 Oct 2018 161,768 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable rusted and weak (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 156,910 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 156,897 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front cut in tyre deep

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 150,691 miles

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

o/s front brake bind slightly

o/s rear tyre perished

oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Sep 2015 145,375 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 140,162 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 128,572 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 116,701 miles

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

both front abs rings on driveshafts cracked,abs lamp not showing fault.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 103,400 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 93,968 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 85,752 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 76,192 miles

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

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

n/s front cv outer gaiter slightly loose

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 19 Sep 2007 66,318 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 66,311 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 58,740 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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AO02 VTG is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VTG, 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 VTG is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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