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AY02 HJZ

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,976 mi
Last recorded141,976 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 HJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 141,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 141,976 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 138,014 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 134,548 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 130,571 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 127,182 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 124,223 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 121,702 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 121,690 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

wipers split at ends

Pass 4 Mar 2011 117,667 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 117,667 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 112,214 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 110,014 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 100,264 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 100,264 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 86,981 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 71,911 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 1 Mar 2006 56,915 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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AY02 HJZ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AY02 HJZ, 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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AY02 HJZ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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