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AM52 BHA

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,134 mi
Last recorded124,134 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 BHA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 124,134 miles

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

surface rust on front and rear suspension components

Fail 31 May 2016 124,134 miles

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

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

surface rust on front and rear suspension components

Pass 18 Oct 2014 114,821 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 107,727 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 107,727 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 98,853 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 98,853 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 95,780 miles

rear lateral bar corroded

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 21 Oct 2011 95,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn to 3mm

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 82,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near-side outer drive shaft boot just servicable.

rear brake discs scored.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 68,171 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 68,171 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 53,207 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 53,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 35,943 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 35,943 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 23,141 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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AM52 BHA is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AM52 BHA, 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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AM52 BHA is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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