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AY52 MUV

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,172 mi
Last recorded90,172 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 MUV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 90,172 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 90,168 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,400 miles

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

n/s wiperblade spliting

Fail 31 Mar 2014 85,400 miles

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

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

n/s wiperblade spliting

Pass 10 Jan 2013 76,581 miles

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

air bag light illuminated on dash

n/s rear tyre sidewall damage

o/s rear light lense damaged

Fail 10 Jan 2013 76,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light illuminated on dash

n/s rear tyre sidewall damage

o/s rear light lense damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2012 68,015 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 68,015 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 59,268 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 59,268 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 52,683 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 42,644 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2009 42,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 31,604 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 31,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,360 miles

Splash guards fitted and numerous steel brake pipes sheathed

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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AY52 MUV is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 AY52 MUV, 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 AY52 MUV registered?

AY52 MUV is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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