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AR02 HCP

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,357 mi
Last recorded103,357 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 HCP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 103,357 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 100,861 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 97,841 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 94,401 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 91,914 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 91,873 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 89,657 miles

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

Rear underbody lateral bar corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 87,963 miles

rear lateral bar corroded and holed

Pass 29 Nov 2013 85,919 miles

nearside front fog lamp damaged/not working

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 83,763 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 77,373 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs excessive wear

front wiper split and smear

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 77,373 miles

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

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

front brake discs excessive wear

front wiper split and smear

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2011 72,435 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 58,608 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 54,041 miles

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

aircon pipe broken

Pass 9 Jun 2008 46,931 miles

air con pipe broken from union

Fail 9 Jun 2008 46,931 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

air con pipe broken from union

Pass 12 Jun 2007 40,671 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 33,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 33,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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AR02 HCP is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AR02 HCP, 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 AR02 HCP registered?

AR02 HCP is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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