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AU52 FMX

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

136,845 mi
Last recorded136,845 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 FMX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 136,845 miles

brake discs worn pads low

n/s/f tyre worn low

oil leaks

rear beam corrroded

slight smoke emmited

Fail 24 Nov 2012 136,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

brake discs worn pads low

n/s/f tyre worn low

oil leaks

rear beam corrroded

slight smoke emmited

Fail 25 Nov 2011 123,713 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 123,713 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 109,462 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 109,462 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 95,922 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 95,922 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 78,475 miles

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

n/s/f inner tyre rim dented

Fail 24 Nov 2008 78,475 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 63,019 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 63,019 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 55,003 miles

Advise tracking out causing tyre wear †

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 FMX is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AU52 FMX, 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 AU52 FMX registered?

AU52 FMX is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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