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AU52 RYY

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,069 mi
Last recorded121,069 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 RYY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2013 121,069 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management warning light on

front brake disc's worn and scored (unable to inspect condition of brake pads visually)

offside rear inner sidelight not working

offside rear tyre partially worn outer tread edge

Pass 28 Jul 2012 114,824 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

airbag warning light on

coolant on minimum level

engine management light on

front brakes imbalanced but within requirement

nearside front foglight not working

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2011 107,326 miles

Front discs heavily worn

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

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

Slight front brake imbalance

Slight gear oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2011 107,326 miles

Front discs heavily worn

Slight front brake imbalance

Slight gear oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 101,329 miles

air bag light on

Fail 27 Apr 2010 101,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light on

Pass 1 May 2009 96,285 miles

Airbag light

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 96,115 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Airbag light

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 87,506 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 87,506 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 May 2007 78,803 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 3 May 2007 78,803 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

Pass 4 May 2006 72,505 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 RYY is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RYY, 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 RYY registered?

AU52 RYY is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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