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AY02 HPV

2002 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

109,309 mi
Last recorded109,309 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 HPV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 109,309 miles

Corrosion on rear lateral bar

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Front number plate fair condition

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2014 109,309 miles

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

Corrosion on rear lateral bar

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Front number plate fair condition

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013 101,367 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 101,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 93,622 miles

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

O/s door mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 93,622 miles

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

O/s door mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 87,118 miles

Different size and speed rated tyres fitted on front to rear

O/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Some roughness in o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 11 Jan 2011 87,115 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Different size and speed rated tyres fitted on front to rear

O/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Some roughness in o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 15 Jan 2010 78,771 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 78,771 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 68,934 miles

Front brakes 15% out of balance MOT limit 25%

Front brakes wearing thin

N/s front tyre 3.0mm tread depth MOT limit 1.6mm

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2009 68,934 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Front brakes 15% out of balance MOT limit 25%

Front brakes wearing thin

N/s front tyre 3.0mm tread depth MOT limit 1.6mm

Oil leak

Oil level low

SERV light on

Pass 10 Jan 2008 60,908 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 60,908 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 51,726 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 HPV is a 2002 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AY02 HPV, 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 HPV is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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