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MT02 AKU

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,135 mi
Last recorded104,135 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 AKU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2015 104,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 104,135 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 91,513 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 91,513 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 80,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,032 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 67,685 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 59,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 59,942 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 49,473 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 41,837 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 41,837 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,246 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 28,505 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,505 miles

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

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

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

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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MT02 AKU is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MT02 AKU, 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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MT02 AKU is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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