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ML02 VAJ

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,673 mi
Last recorded79,673 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 VAJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 79,673 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 79,673 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 67,736 miles

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

offside rear tyre has slight tears in between tread

Fail 12 Apr 2008 67,736 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear tyre has slight tears in between tread

Pass 4 Oct 2006 55,903 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 47,431 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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ML02 VAJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML02 VAJ, 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 ML02 VAJ registered?

ML02 VAJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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