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AP02 DRV

2002 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,523 mi
Last recorded98,523 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 DRV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 98,523 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 98,522 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 93,759 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 93,666 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 88,414 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 88,413 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 82,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

interior mirror missing

Fail 23 May 2014 82,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

interior mirror missing

Pass 31 May 2013 75,903 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2013 75,902 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2012 68,943 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f abs sensor wire refitted has been rubbing on driveshaft

Fail 31 May 2012 68,943 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f abs sensor wire refitted has been rubbing on driveshaft

Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,588 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 62,587 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 55,704 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 55,704 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 49,429 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 41,814 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 41,814 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 34,241 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 34,241 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2006 25,360 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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AP02 DRV is a 2002 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DRV, 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 DRV is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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