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AP02 DLJ

2002 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,789 mi
Last recorded108,789 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 DLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 108,789 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 108,535 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 103,090 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 103,090 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 99,992 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 99,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2016 94,816 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 94,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 89,812 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 89,642 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

1 off o/s/r sidelights not working

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 89,089 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 83,441 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 75,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 75,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,479 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 62,049 miles

Front brake discs worn, corroded. lipped.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear inner sidelight not working.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres worn, perished, outer sidewall to tread splitting.

Fail 8 Jul 2010 62,048 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn, corroded. lipped.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear inner sidelight not working.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres worn, perished, outer sidewall to tread splitting.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 52,381 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 49,732 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 42,195 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 34,434 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s wiper starting tp split

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 DLJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AP02 DLJ, 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 DLJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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