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AO52 FKA

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,722 mi
Last recorded116,722 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 FKA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 116,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 116,717 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 110,878 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attached to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 110,878 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attached to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 103,378 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 103,375 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to offside rear brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 97,414 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 92,678 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 89,395 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 86,567 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 82,896 miles

eml lamp on

Fail 20 Nov 2013 82,896 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

eml lamp on

Pass 19 Nov 2012 78,908 miles

engine emission only just met requirements

Pass 22 Nov 2011 74,802 miles

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

engine emissions only just met requirement

Pass 15 Nov 2010 69,924 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 64,486 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 58,075 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 50,788 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 42,317 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 30,972 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 FKA is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FKA, 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 FKA is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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