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AY02 HZX

2002 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,606 mi
Last recorded138,606 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2015 138,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

near side front ABS ring covered in grease

Pass 2 Jun 2015 138,606 miles

Oil leak

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

near side front ABS ring covered in grease

Pass 2 Jun 2014 129,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre inside wall weak due to low tyre pressure

Fail 22 May 2014 129,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre inside wall weak due to low tyre pressure

Pass 1 Jun 2013 121,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear lateral bar some corrosion

Fail 31 May 2013 121,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear lateral bar some corrosion

Pass 31 May 2012 114,063 miles

rear lateral bar has some corrosion

Fail 31 May 2012 114,063 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear lateral bar has some corrosion

Pass 24 May 2011 104,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 May 2011 104,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 96,385 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 96,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 87,670 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 87,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 76,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2007 64,599 miles

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

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

front number plate starting to discolour

Pass 24 May 2006 52,471 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 52,471 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear tyre sidewalls perrished & n/s/r out of shape

dampness around power steering switch

front no plate starting to deteriate

oil leak

scratch inside screen on edge of a zone

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 HZX is a 2002 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HZX, 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 HZX is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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