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AU02 RWZ

2002 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,517 mi
Last recorded120,517 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 RWZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 120,517 miles

BET failed c/o very slow to drop

exhaust is rusty

rear suspension brake is corroded and holed

Fail 26 Oct 2017 120,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

BET failed c/o very slow to drop

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

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s discs is very rusty !!! at inner face

r/o/s foot brake is slow to rise

rear suspension brake is corroded and holed

wipers are poor

Pass 5 Oct 2016 112,293 miles

offside front tyre 80% worn

rear transverse link corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2016 112,293 miles

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

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

offside front tyre 80% worn

rear transverse link corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 104,389 miles

185/60 r15 84h

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

Nearside front brake is binding

Rear cross member is corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2015 104,389 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

185/60 r15 84h

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

Nearside front brake is binding

Rear cross member is corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 96,738 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)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2014 96,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2013 90,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 90,763 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 87,261 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2011 87,261 miles

n/s rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2010 80,854 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 80,854 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 68,920 miles

offside tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 5 Jun 2009 68,920 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 20 May 2008 59,545 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 59,545 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2007 50,668 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 50,559 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2006 41,201 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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AU02 RWZ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AU02 RWZ, 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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AU02 RWZ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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