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AO02 XBV

2002 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,255 mi
Last recorded107,255 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 XBV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 107,255 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2017 106,295 miles

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

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

child seat fitted nsr

Fail 9 Feb 2017 106,295 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets (8.2.3)

child seat fitted nsr

Pass 9 Feb 2016 104,674 miles

both front sun visors insecure

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

front and rear brake discs badly corroded

rear reg plate discoloured

rear vibration cross member corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2016 104,673 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front sun visors insecure

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

front and rear brake discs badly corroded

rear reg plate discoloured

rear vibration cross member corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2015 104,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front wiper split

both front sun visors insecure

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 100,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 87,437 miles

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

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

rear support bar corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 80,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 80,548 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jun 2011 69,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 61,490 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 61,490 miles

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

front discs corroded, scored and worn

Pass 17 Jun 2009 54,763 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 54,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 20 Jun 2008 48,551 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

off side rear tyre is showing signs of deterioration

Pass 15 Jun 2007 39,834 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer surface damaged

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

Offside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,254 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 XBV is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel 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 XBV, 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 XBV is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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