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AO52 VLM

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,951 mi
Last recorded131,951 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VLM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 131,951 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 131,951 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 127,302 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 125,329 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 125,329 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 119,581 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 119,581 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

airbag light stays on

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 May 2010 111,113 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 111,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2009 85,599 miles

air bag light stays on

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack knuckle joint

Fail 19 May 2009 85,567 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light stays on

ornament removed from interior mirror as it obstructs drivers view

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 20 May 2008 70,617 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 70,617 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 49,981 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 32,093 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 31,359 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 VLM is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 VLM, 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 VLM is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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