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AO02 VZK

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,901 mi
Last recorded141,901 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VZK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 141,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 141,901 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed boot (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 127,952 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine warning light on

high level brake light not working

Fail 29 Sep 2016 127,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both return springs on rear calipers missing

engine warning light on

high level brake light not working

Pass 2 Oct 2015 117,544 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both Front links (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear Flexys and pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 117,544 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both Front links (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear Flexys and pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 108,560 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Hand brake cables worn

Wipers noisy

Fail 30 Sep 2014 108,560 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hand brake cables worn

Not running well

Wipers noisy

bonnet is tricky to open

Pass 1 Oct 2013 101,647 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine coolent is below min level

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

Rear bar that crosses axel is badly corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2013 101,552 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine coolent is below min level

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear bar that crosses axel is badly corroded

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 94,812 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 94,812 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2011 85,818 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 75,338 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 66,952 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 57,122 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 48,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 37,179 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 VZK is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO02 VZK, 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 VZK is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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