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AO52 DMV

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,772 mi
Last recorded154,772 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 154,772 miles

Rear Lower metal cross bar excessively corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2019 154,772 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower metal cross bar excessively corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 154,332 miles

Central Stop lamp not working

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

Front to rear steel brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 29 Jan 2018 154,322 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Central Stop lamp not working

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

Front to rear steel brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 147,273 miles

oil leak damage to windscreen

Fail 28 Feb 2017 147,255 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

oil leak damage to windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2016 138,608 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 138,528 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 129,294 miles

As per failure.

Fail 12 Mar 2015 129,286 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Slight scratch damage to windscreen.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 119,678 miles

Front brake pads at m.o.t. limits at time of test.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 111,393 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

boot opening button missing

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2013 111,392 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

boot opening button missing

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2012 100,999 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 88,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 76,257 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 76,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 60,946 miles

both front seat belts retracting mechanisms becoming slow to retract.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 47,052 miles

near side front inner drive shaft gator weaping oil

near side front wiper ends splitting

Fail 24 Jan 2008 47,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

near side front inner drive shaft gator weaping oil

near side front wiper ends splitting

Pass 25 Jan 2007 33,066 miles

Near side rear tyre outer wall becoming perished

Pass 9 Feb 2006 20,639 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 DMV is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DMV, 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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AO52 DMV is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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