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AO52 FHN

2002 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

109,608 mi
Last recorded109,608 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 FHN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 109,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Light lens broken

Offside Front Outer CV boot leaking grease past clip

Fail 23 Aug 2023 109,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Light lens broken

Offside Front Outer CV boot leaking grease past clip

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 104,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Light lens broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv boot leaking past clip

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 100,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer CV boot leaking grease past clip

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 100,688 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer CV boot leaking grease past clip

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 98,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease past securing clip

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 98,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease past securing clip

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 97,087 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to mid corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to mid corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.25mm & wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 97,083 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Engine management light indicates a fault

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to mid corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to mid corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.25mm & wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 92,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded middle section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge of tread and age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 92,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded middle section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge of tread and age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 89,656 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 89,655 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 May 2016 85,859 miles

front wheel track may be out

Fail 27 May 2016 85,859 miles

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

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

front wheel track may be out

Pass 16 Jun 2015 81,987 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 77,803 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 75,961 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 69,398 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,781 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 63,781 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 57,890 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,270 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,025 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 36,734 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 28,298 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 22,506 miles

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

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

slight front brake inbalance

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 FHN is a 2002 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FHN, 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 FHN is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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