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AO52 VTY

2002 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,596 mi
Last recorded95,596 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VTY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 95,596 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 87,225 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 87,000 miles

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

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)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 76,857 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 76,857 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 66,752 miles

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

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

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

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

engine manegment light on

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2011 66,750 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine manegment light on

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,672 miles

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

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 18 Feb 2009 51,364 miles

slight scratches on inside of windscreen (infront of driver)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 46,654 miles

both rear brake discs becomming corroded/pitted

Fail 28 Jul 2008 46,654 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear brake discs becomming corroded/pitted

Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,217 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 34,919 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 25,340 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 VTY is a 2002 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VTY, 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 VTY is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 December 2002.

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