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AJ52 NFN

2002 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

112,977 mi
Last recorded112,977 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 NFN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 112,977 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 112,976 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 112,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 112,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 110,443 miles

E.M.L light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 110,442 miles

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

Axle beam modified and seriously weakened Brace bar (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.M.L light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 94,840 miles

E.M.L light on

Nearside Rear light assembly slight damage

Rear suspension support bar deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2016 94,840 miles

E.M.L light on

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

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

Nearside Rear light assembly slight damage

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

Rear suspension support bar deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2015 82,194 miles

E M L Light on

Fail 2 Dec 2015 82,194 miles

E M L Light on

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 72,317 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 67,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

n/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Nov 2013 67,416 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

n/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Nov 2012 62,130 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake discs corroded and deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2012 62,130 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear brake discs corroded and deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2011 57,581 miles

rear brake discs getting slightly corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2011 57,581 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs getting slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2010 53,043 miles

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre brake light not working

o/s and n/s brake discs deteriorated with corrosion and slightly binding on

o/s and n/s outer c v gaiters loose on housing

Pass 3 Dec 2009 48,278 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 48,269 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 43,259 miles

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

centre rear brake light not working

o/s and n/s rear brakes slightly binding on

Fail 1 Dec 2008 43,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre rear brake light not working

o/s and n/s rear brakes slightly binding on

Fail 29 Nov 2007 37,932 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 37,932 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 32,042 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 24,285 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S AND N/S FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW .

O/S AND N/S REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING.

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NFN is a 2002 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 AJ52 NFN, 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 NFN is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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