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MU02 AAJ

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,622 mi
Last recorded97,622 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU02 AAJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 97,622 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 97,607 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 93,590 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 88,514 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 88,514 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake sticking slightly.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 34,313 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 84,313 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 78,205 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 72,562 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 72,562 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,728 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 67,728 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 62,684 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 62,684 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 57,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,378 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,100 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 50,100 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 42,907 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 42,907 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 34,695 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 26,485 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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MU02 AAJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MU02 AAJ, 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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MU02 AAJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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