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AJ52 GPF

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

67,398 mi
Last recorded67,398 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 GPF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 67,398 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 May 2019 67,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 62,644 miles

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

engine light stay on

Fail 10 May 2018 62,644 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine light stay on

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,315 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 13 Apr 2016 58,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

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 24 Mar 2015 52,452 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 52,452 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,235 miles

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

drivers seat back not securing correctly

scratch across windscreen

Fail 21 Mar 2014 48,226 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

drivers seat back not securing correctly

scratch across windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,998 miles

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

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 28 Mar 2013 42,998 miles

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

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

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,470 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 37,465 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,897 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 31,897 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 29,641 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 15 Apr 2010 29,640 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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 12 May 2008 26,134 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2008 26,134 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2007 21,551 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 10,474 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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AJ52 GPF is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AJ52 GPF, 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 AJ52 GPF registered?

AJ52 GPF is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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The MOT history for AJ52 GPF shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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