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AP02 YPU

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,726 mi
Last recorded133,726 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 133,726 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 133,726 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 129,482 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 125,591 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 115,338 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 106,335 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 94,917 miles

Front brakes pulsating slightly in service

Nearside front fog lamp glass damaged

Rear axle cross bar weakened by corrosion

Rear tyres mismatched

Fail 12 Mar 2010 94,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brakes pulsating slightly in service

Nearside front fog lamp glass damaged

Rear axle cross bar weakened by corrosion

Rear tyres mismatched

Pass 5 Mar 2009 78,779 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 78,703 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 65,310 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 48,758 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 48,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,396 miles

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

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 YPU is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YPU, 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 YPU registered?

AP02 YPU is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is AP02 YPU safe to buy?

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