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AP02 TFN

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,163 mi
Last recorded95,163 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 TFN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 95,163 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 90,103 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 90,103 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 82,347 miles

exhaust heatshield covering rear metal brake pipes not allowing inspection

front brake discs worn

transmission noise nearside

Pass 26 Aug 2010 73,647 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 73,646 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 64,969 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 57,038 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 57,036 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 46,628 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 42,566 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 42,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres on 2mm & sidewalls damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2005 32,294 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 TFN is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc 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 TFN, 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 TFN is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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