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AU52 FNW

2002 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,718 mi
Last recorded117,718 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 FNW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 117,718 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 117,335 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Showing white light (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 98,969 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 98,967 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty intermitant operation (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating both rear discs badly corroded (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring on cv joint (3.4.2)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 94,781 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play axial joint (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 94,512 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

inner faces of rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 94,512 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

inner faces of rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 92,889 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 92,888 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 88,829 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 88,818 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 74,724 miles

advise front antiroll bar bushes slight wear

advise slight fluffing on seatbelt webbings

advise slight wear brake discs

Fail 25 Aug 2010 74,724 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advise front antiroll bar bushes slight wear

advise slight fluffing on seatbelt webbings

advise slight wear brake discs

Pass 24 Aug 2009 61,108 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,080 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 51,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 44,610 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 44,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 36,678 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 36,678 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 30,311 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 FNW is a 2002 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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