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AP02 TFJ

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,843 mi
Last recorded116,843 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 TFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 116,843 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 103,471 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 103,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 93,968 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

nearside,offside front brake disc worn

rear axle stay bar hold crroded

Fail 23 Jul 2010 93,408 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

near side offside front brake dics worn

rear axle stay bar hold corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2009 90,193 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 82,511 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 74,495 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 74,211 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 73,538 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 54,644 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 TFJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TFJ, 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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What year was AP02 TFJ registered?

AP02 TFJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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