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AP02 ACJ

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

99,307 mi
Last recorded99,307 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 ACJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 99,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 99,306 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 97,828 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 96,036 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 96,026 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 90,457 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 90,456 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 83,167 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 83,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 77,180 miles

o/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Fail 22 Mar 2013 77,170 miles

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

o/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,945 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 73,945 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 68,420 miles

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

rear brake discs starting to wear thin.

Fail 5 May 2011 68,420 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear brake discs starting to wear thin.

Pass 1 May 2010 60,231 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 51,478 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)

Fail 12 May 2009 51,460 miles

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

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 axle cross brace becoming corroded

Pass 16 May 2008 42,190 miles

front brake pads becomming low

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear brake pads becomming low

Pass 19 May 2007 33,250 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 33,250 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2006 24,478 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2006 24,478 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear no plate slightly deteriorated

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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AP02 ACJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AP02 ACJ, 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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AP02 ACJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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