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AP02 YFA

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,370 mi
Last recorded98,370 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YFA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2014 98,370 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 90,862 miles

rear wheels slightly buckled

Fail 11 Feb 2013 90,862 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

EML on

air intake pipe split

exhaust blow evident

rear wheels slightly buckled

Pass 11 Feb 2012 84,295 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE STRESS/HEAT FRACTURES AND IN POOR CONDITION

REAR NON-STRUCTURAL CROSS BEAM DISSINTEGRATED FROM CORROSION

Pass 11 Feb 2011 76,560 miles

front brake pads wearing low

fuel tank brace bar badley corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 17 Feb 2010 68,317 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front anti-roll bar d bushes slightly deteriorating

fuel tank brace bar corroded

general oil leaks

manifold exaust heatshield slightly loose

Pass 17 Feb 2010 68,317 miles

both front anti-roll bar d bushes slightly deteriorating

fuel tank brace bar corroded

general oil leaks

manifold exaust heatshield slightly loose

Pass 3 Mar 2009 59,393 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 59,393 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 49,680 miles

rear exhaust corrodeing

Fail 22 Feb 2008 49,642 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake discs corroding due to inactivity.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 40,205 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 40,205 miles

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

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 29,537 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 YFA is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YFA, 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 YFA is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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