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AT51 AUJ

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,422 mi
Last recorded96,422 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 AUJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 96,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2012 92,198 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2012 92,122 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 87,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 87,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2011 82,076 miles

Both front tyres are getting low on 3mm

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight damage to N/S mirror

Pass 4 Jan 2010 77,632 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 77,632 miles

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

o/s/cv boot looks to be loose

Pass 2 Jan 2009 68,225 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre on 2mm

Fail 2 Jan 2009 68,225 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 5 Jan 2008 56,982 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 4 Jan 2008 56,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 18 Dec 2006 47,513 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 33,073 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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AT51 AUJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AT51 AUJ, 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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AT51 AUJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is AT51 AUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT51 AUJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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