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AP02 GKC

2002 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,790 mi
Last recorded67,790 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 GKC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 67,790 miles

Battery loose

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear support bar heavily corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2014 67,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Battery loose

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear support bar heavily corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 63,822 miles

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

osf brake disc inner face corroding

rear axle support/stabiliser bar corroding

Fail 2 Jan 2014 63,822 miles

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

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

osf brake disc inner face corroding

rear axle support/stabiliser bar corroding

Pass 31 Dec 2012 61,008 miles

rear axle stablising/ support bar corroding

Fail 28 Dec 2012 61,008 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear axle stablising/ support bar corroding

Pass 3 Jan 2012 57,280 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 52,364 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 12 Nov 2009 48,525 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2009 48,501 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2008 44,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs rusty on edges

nail in nsr tyre

nsf brake slightly binding

rear number plate started to deteriorate

Pass 1 Nov 2007 38,963 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 32,682 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 GKC is a 2002 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AP02 GKC, 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 GKC is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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