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AU02 RXY

2002 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,526 mi
Last recorded142,526 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 RXY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 142,526 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front washer jet is blocked

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 122,150 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 103,733 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 93,729 miles

Center stop lamp covered

Offside number plate lamp lens missing

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 May 2015 93,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Center stop lamp covered

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 77,207 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 70,272 miles

Center stop lamp covered

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,272 miles

Center stop lamp covered

Pass 29 Mar 2011 62,629 miles

rear suspension cross bar corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2011 62,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

rear suspension cross bar corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2010 53,959 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 53,959 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,289 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,357 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Mar 2008 33,357 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Mar 2007 29,819 miles

both rear tyres inner & outer walls perished

Fail 8 Mar 2007 29,819 miles

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

both rear tyres inner & outer walls perished

Pass 2 Mar 2006 25,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering rack damp

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 RXY is a 2002 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 RXY, 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 RXY is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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