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AO02 XAE

2002 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

167,533 mi
Last recorded167,533 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 XAE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 167,533 miles

Bottom rear engine support bush slitting

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides slight play ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In front of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

small stone chip in the windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2019 164,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 158,089 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 150,020 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 143,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 135,711 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly coroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 127,653 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 119,704 miles

rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 21 Jun 2012 110,640 miles

rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

screen washer pump slightly weak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 101,065 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 100,951 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 88,079 miles

Rear cross member corroded

Rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edges and getting low on tread

Pass 18 Jun 2009 76,643 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 76,643 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 65,439 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 54,585 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Off side front fog lamp cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2006 40,425 miles

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

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 XAE is a 2002 Renault Megane in Green 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 XAE, 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 XAE is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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