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AO52 YFY

2002 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,494 mi
Last recorded101,494 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 YFY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 101,494 miles

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

front coil springs corroding

rear flexi brake pipe ferruls corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2013 101,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

rear flexi brake pipe ferruls corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 93,945 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise nearside rear outer tyre wall slightly cracking

Fail 9 Feb 2012 93,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise nearside rear outer tyre wall slightly cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2011 87,207 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 87,207 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 80,033 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 80,033 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 72,163 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 72,163 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 63,016 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 62,483 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 53,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 53,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2005 41,966 miles

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

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 YFY is a 2002 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YFY, 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 YFY is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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