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AU52 HCV

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,394 mi
Last recorded168,394 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 HCV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 168,394 miles

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

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

lateral bar missing

Fail 25 May 2017 168,394 miles

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

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

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

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

lateral bar missing

Pass 25 May 2016 158,140 miles

lateral bar corroded

Fail 25 May 2016 158,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

lateral bar corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 147,654 miles

Rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2015 147,654 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 135,103 miles

vibration bar corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2014 135,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

vibration bar corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 123,392 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

lateral bar corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2013 123,392 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

lateral bar corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2012 111,391 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2012 111,391 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 100,121 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 92,645 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 90,725 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 9 Mar 2009 77,881 miles

n/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 4 Mar 2009 77,881 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 5 Mar 2008 68,515 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 47,371 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 47,371 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HCV is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HCV, 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 HCV is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is AU52 HCV safe to buy?

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