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AP02 GME

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,190 mi
Last recorded112,190 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 GME
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 112,190 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 107,522 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 94,149 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 93,981 miles

All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 93,978 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

coolant leak.

spare tyre flat.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 93,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 86,717 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 86,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2013 77,807 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 72,349 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 72,349 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 67,477 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 67,477 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 58,416 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 46,390 miles

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2008 39,019 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 31,713 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 24,575 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 GME is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AP02 GME, 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 GME is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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