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AV52 PHK

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

73,639 mi
Last recorded73,639 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 PHK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2015 73,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusty

reardiscs worn

Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,639 miles

exhaust rusty

reardiscs worn

Pass 20 Jan 2014 70,479 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2014 70,476 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2012 67,589 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 67,589 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 62,672 miles

exhaust outer casing loose/rusty

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cracking noise from steering on lock

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2011 62,672 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cracking noise from steering on lock

engine oil leak

exhaust outer casing loose/rusty

o/side front tyre getting close to wair markers

Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,934 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 27 Sep 2010 55,934 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 23 Oct 2009 51,288 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

all tyres have small cuts in treads

Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,288 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

all tyres have small cuts in treads

Pass 3 Dec 2007 39,361 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 31,313 miles

Both front inner wheel rims damaged .

Slight wear and play in both front anti roll bar outer mountings .

Pass 29 Nov 2005 23,790 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 23,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AV52 PHK is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AV52 PHK, 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 AV52 PHK registered?

AV52 PHK is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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