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AU52 FMZ

2002 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,508 mi
Last recorded111,508 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 FMZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 111,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 104,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

idle speed high

lateral bar at rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2013 104,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

idle speed high

lateral bar at rear axle corroded

offside rear tyre perished but not to cord

Pass 13 Sep 2012 101,307 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 93,830 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 93,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 83,300 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 83,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 71,154 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 71,154 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 59,289 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 49,800 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 43,299 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 43,299 miles

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

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 FMZ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black 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 AU52 FMZ, 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 FMZ registered?

AU52 FMZ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2002.

Is AU52 FMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 FMZ 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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