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AY02 HWB

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,721 mi
Last recorded164,721 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 HWB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 164,721 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 164,720 miles

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 163,715 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 163,714 miles

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

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

advise centre gearbox mounting

Pass 17 Sep 2014 158,889 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 158,882 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 153,526 miles

Oil on engine.

Rear lateral bar is corroded and broken.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 151,976 miles

O/s front brake is binding slightly.

O/s front brake is not quite as good as n/s.

Rear lateral bar has corroded away.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 147,726 miles

Front brake discs corroded/pitted!

Rear stabilizer bar corroded!

Pass 21 Sep 2010 137,995 miles

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Sep 2009 129,530 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 124,352 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 117,047 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 117,037 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 111,205 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 108,744 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 HWB is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HWB, 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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What year was AY02 HWB registered?

AY02 HWB is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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