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AO52 BNU

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,908 mi
Last recorded53,908 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 BNU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 53,908 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 53,856 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,169 miles

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

all of the tyres are starting to perish

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 25 Aug 2010 49,168 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

all of the tyres are starting to perish

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,799 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 39,125 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 39,118 miles

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 32,227 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 25,847 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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AO52 BNU is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO52 BNU, 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 BNU registered?

AO52 BNU is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is AO52 BNU safe to buy?

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