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AF52 DFO

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,922 mi
Last recorded120,922 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 DFO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 120,922 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 120,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 117,488 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2013 113,170 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 28 Jul 2012 103,378 miles

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

air bag light on dash

battery insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2012 103,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

air bag light on dash

battery insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2011 88,119 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

air bag light on dash

n/s/f wiper blade getting worn replace asap

Pass 17 Jul 2010 71,923 miles

Airbag light on

Battery insecure

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 17 Jul 2010 71,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Airbag light on

Battery insecure

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 11 Jul 2009 57,769 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 57,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 45,991 miles

front fog lights not working

nearside rear wheel bearing slight wheel bearing noise require renewal soon.

Fail 19 Jul 2008 45,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front fog lights not working

nearside rear wheel bearing slight wheel bearing noise require renewal soon.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 38,229 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,432 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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AF52 DFO 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 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 AF52 DFO, 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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AF52 DFO is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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