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AY52 MVG

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,656 mi
Last recorded168,656 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 MVG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2012 168,656 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

o/s parking brake effort slightly low

o/s/r service brake effort slightly low

Pass 13 Nov 2012 168,656 miles

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)

o/s parking brake effort slightly low

o/s/r service brake effort slightly low

Pass 27 Oct 2011 152,426 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear bracing cross member corroded

slight play in n/s track rod inner joint

Fail 27 Oct 2011 152,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear bracing cross member corroded

slight play in n/s track rod inner joint

Pass 1 Nov 2010 143,658 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 134,206 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 134,199 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 125,968 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 125,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 118,450 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 118,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 104,508 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 79,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 79,875 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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AY52 MVG is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AY52 MVG, 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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AY52 MVG is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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