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AU52 RYO

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,387 mi
Last recorded135,387 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 RYO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 135,387 miles

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

engine mountings are worn

rear suspension body support bracket is badly corroded holed

Fail 23 Jul 2015 135,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

engine mountings are worn

rear suspension body support bracket is badly corroded holed

Pass 18 Jul 2014 118,574 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 118,574 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 107,927 miles

horn siren tone is faded

off side front wheel is binding slightly

rear body support bracket is corroded in places

Pass 27 Jul 2012 99,829 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 99,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 91,681 miles

boot handle broken

o/s/r door will not open

Fail 29 Jul 2011 91,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

boot handle broken

o/s/r door will not open

Pass 19 Aug 2010 82,172 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 82,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 71,575 miles

osr door will not open

Fail 28 Aug 2009 71,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

osr door will not open

Pass 29 Aug 2008 60,655 miles

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

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 12 Sep 2007 52,209 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 45,846 miles

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 RYO is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RYO, 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 RYO is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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