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AJ52 NFG

2002 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

123,456 mi
Last recorded123,456 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 NFG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2015 123,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight binding to rear brakes

Fail 30 Jul 2014 114,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all brake discs worn / deteriorating

rear noise reducing bar corroded

slight inbalace of front brakes

some play in lower engine stabilizer

Pass 30 Jul 2014 114,497 miles

all brake discs worn / deteriorating

rear noise reducing bar corroded

slight inbalace of front brakes

some play in lower engine stabilizer

Pass 1 Aug 2013 112,088 miles

brake discs worn

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

rear noise reducing bar corroded

slight inbalance of front brakes

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 1 Aug 2013 112,088 miles

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

brake discs worn

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

rear noise reducing bar corroded

slight inbalance of front brakes

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 3 Aug 2012 108,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front fog lamp inoperative

rear suspension brace bar badly corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2012 108,087 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front fog lamp inoperative

o/s front brake binding slightly

rear suspension brace bar badly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 103,411 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 103,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1 front to rear metal brake pipe corroded considerably

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers door check strap faulty

nearside door mirror broken

Pass 23 Jul 2010 97,115 miles

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 23 Jul 2010 97,114 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 24 Jul 2009 86,246 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre cracked & perished

Fail 24 Jul 2009 86,244 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s rear tyre cracked & perished

Pass 21 Jul 2008 75,169 miles

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

inbalance of front brakes just within limits

o/s rear tyre cracking & perishing

Fail 21 Jul 2008 75,169 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

inbalance of front brakes just within limits

o/s rear tyre cracking & perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2007 64,836 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 64,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 53,544 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 53,544 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 NFG is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 NFG, 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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AJ52 NFG is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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