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AU52 YCR

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,878 mi
Last recorded92,878 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 92,878 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 92,624 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 78,375 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 78,375 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 72,832 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Dec 2013 68,892 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 65,102 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 61,208 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 59,266 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 59,263 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 51,675 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 51,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 7 Oct 2008 43,563 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

o/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2008 43,563 miles

o/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,820 miles

O/S/F Fog Lamp Cracked

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,348 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 30,344 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 23,528 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

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 YCR is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YCR, 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 YCR is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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