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AU52 HCA

2002 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,423 mi
Last recorded151,423 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 HCA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2013 151,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s door mirror glass is broken

Pass 4 Dec 2012 135,481 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 3 Dec 2012 135,479 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2011 120,655 miles

brake pipes waxoyled

Fail 25 Nov 2011 120,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1)

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

brake pipes waxoyled

Pass 30 Oct 2010 102,978 miles

BOTH REAR TRANSVERSE METAL BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 87,090 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED.

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT.

Fail 12 Jun 2008 70,012 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 70,012 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 68,114 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 59,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HCA is a 2002 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HCA, 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 HCA registered?

AU52 HCA is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 October 2002.

Is AU52 HCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 HCA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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