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AP02 TFA

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,502 mi
Last recorded94,502 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 TFA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 94,502 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s front tyre outer edge worn

oil leak

oil warning light on

Pass 29 Oct 2014 89,449 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

engine emits blue smoke from the exhaust when vehicle is accelerated

Fail 29 Oct 2014 89,449 miles

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)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

engine emits blue smoke from the exhaust when vehicle is accelerated

Pass 21 Oct 2013 85,794 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 85,782 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 79,217 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 79,217 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 67,757 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 63,619 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2009 59,104 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 53,524 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 49,339 miles

Handbrake lever near limit of travel

Fail 16 Oct 2007 49,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever near limit of travel

Pass 18 Oct 2006 44,381 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 39,487 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 TFA is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TFA, 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 TFA is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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