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AU52 FHV

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,991 mi
Last recorded67,991 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 FHV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 67,991 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 67,991 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 62,267 miles

Central Upper hi-level brake lamp not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 62,267 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine miss- firing (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Upper hi-level brake lamp not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 61,277 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

o/s & n/s front tyres perished [205/50/16 87V ]

Pass 19 Oct 2017 60,153 miles

o/s front tyre worn outer edges and perished in tread

Pass 14 Oct 2016 59,609 miles

slight brake bind o/s rear

Pass 21 Oct 2015 59,067 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 59,067 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pipe broken (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 57,599 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,711 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,229 miles

front brake discs poor condition

rear brake pads low

Fail 27 Sep 2012 53,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake discs poor condition

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Oct 2011 51,318 miles

both rear brakes slight binding

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,765 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,146 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 49,146 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,608 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 35,167 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 35,167 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 20,673 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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AU52 FHV is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AU52 FHV, 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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AU52 FHV is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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