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AO52 WSJ

2002 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,083 mi
Last recorded98,083 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 WSJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 98,083 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 96,251 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 96,251 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 93,674 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 89,912 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 89,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 81,096 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jan 2015 81,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Corrosion to both front inner brake disc faces

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2014 75,672 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 75,672 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.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)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 66,977 miles

body damage

front discs corroded

n/s/r tyre pressure low

o/s/f foglight inop

Fail 6 Jan 2012 55,185 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 55,185 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 46,809 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 46,328 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 44,300 miles

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE MIRROR GLASS.

Fail 12 Jan 2008 40,481 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 40,481 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 31,106 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 31,106 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 22,192 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 22,192 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

chip in screen †o/s/ front tyre cracking in tread †n/s/r tyre has a nail through tread

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 WSJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WSJ, 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 WSJ registered?

AO52 WSJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is AO52 WSJ safe to buy?

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