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AO52 BLJ

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,696 mi
Last recorded94,696 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 BLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 94,696 miles

rear support bar corroded to excess.

Fail 8 Feb 2016 94,696 miles

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating and noisy (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

rear support bar corroded to excess.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,226 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 89,226 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s washer jet blocked

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 21 Mar 2013 80,084 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 71,702 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 62,309 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 55,502 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,030 miles

offside front tyre has cuts in side wall

Pass 12 Apr 2008 48,701 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 39,963 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 32,027 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 29,826 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 29,826 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AO52 BLJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO52 BLJ, 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 AO52 BLJ registered?

AO52 BLJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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