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AY02 HYO

2002 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,479 mi
Last recorded121,479 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 HYO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 121,479 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 121,478 miles

Emissions not tested excessive overfueling (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 115,060 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 106,858 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 106,858 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 98,093 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 91,089 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

damage offside rear door and wheel arch

rear lateral bar underneath corroded

rear wiper split

roof gully trims lifting

slight perishing front tyres

Fail 26 Mar 2014 91,089 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

damage offside rear door and wheel arch

nearside washer jet part blocked

rear lateral bar underneath corroded

rear wiper split

roof gully trims lifting

slight perishing front tyres

Pass 27 Mar 2013 85,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2013 85,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 79,485 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear lateral bar corroded (not structural or supportive)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 79,484 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear lateral bar corroded (not structural or supportive)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 74,258 miles

Centre stop light not working

Unable to open o/s/r door from outside or inside

Pass 30 Mar 2010 70,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 67,110 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 67,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 62,576 miles

Front tyres low on tread on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2007 51,412 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 51,410 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 40,950 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 HYO is a 2002 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HYO, 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 HYO registered?

AY02 HYO is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 April 2002.

Is AY02 HYO safe to buy?

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