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AU52 SVP

2002 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,273 mi
Last recorded111,273 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 SVP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 May 2017 111,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mid (6.1.D.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust moutin rubers starting to split

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 May 2016 102,261 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All Front Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Both Front Seat Backs Slightly Insecure

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OSF & NSF (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 May 2016 102,192 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported At Rear Box (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All Front Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Both Front Seat Backs Slightly Insecure

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OSF & NSF (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 98,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 89,036 miles

exhaust back box security

eye level stop lamp dim

n/s/f c.v. boot slightly leaking grease

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracking/perishing

Fail 24 Apr 2014 88,654 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box security

eye level stop lamp dim

n/s/f c.v. boot slightly leaking grease

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 4 May 2013 78,539 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 78,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 71,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 71,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 64,783 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by pitting (2.4.E.1b)

advice nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 21 Feb 2011 64,783 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by pitting (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on dash emistions fail test

Fail 23 Mar 2010 58,356 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 58,356 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 56,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Nov 2009 56,480 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Nov 2008 48,575 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,575 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 43,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 37,484 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 30,484 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 SVP is a 2002 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SVP, 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 SVP is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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