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AU02 ZPV

2002 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,085 mi
Last recorded98,085 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 ZPV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 98,085 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 94,849 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 91,985 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 91,985 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 89,751 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 89,751 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,698 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Jun 2013 85,563 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 85,563 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,932 miles

Lateral bar corroded

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

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

Offside front brake binding

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

Some imbalance on rear braking

Fail 18 Jun 2012 83,932 miles

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

Lateral bar corroded

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

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

Offside front brake binding

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

Some imbalance on rear braking

Pass 15 Jun 2011 81,112 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 74,736 miles

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

n/s/r inner side light not working

o/s/r flex ferel slight corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2010 74,736 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r inner side light not working

o/s/r flex ferel slight corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2009 67,689 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 61,513 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 61,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 56,720 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 46,751 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 ZPV is a 2002 Renault Megane in Green 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 ZPV, 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 ZPV is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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