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AO52 FNJ

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,035 mi
Last recorded111,035 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 FNJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 111,035 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering arm

nosie on exhaust

Fail 11 Dec 2014 111,035 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nosie on exhaust

Fail 16 Nov 2013 98,118 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

outer filler cap dust seal mounted on fuel flap is deteriorated but not affecting integrity of inner functional seal

Pass 16 Nov 2013 98,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

outer filler cap dust seal mounted on fuel flap is deteriorated but not affecting integrity of inner functional seal

Pass 31 Oct 2012 83,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Oct 2012 83,854 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2011 73,679 miles

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

exhaust hangers split

Pass 30 Sep 2010 64,904 miles

n/s steering arm slight play

rear discs pitted

Fail 30 Sep 2010 64,904 miles

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

n/s steering arm slight play

rear discs pitted

Pass 27 Nov 2009 62,600 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 62,600 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 55,481 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 48,344 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 48,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 41,581 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 36,872 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 FNJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FNJ, 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 FNJ registered?

AO52 FNJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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