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AY52 MWA

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,393 mi
Last recorded99,393 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 MWA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 99,393 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 99,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 93,861 miles

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

rear tye bar corroded

strong advise off side mirror damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2015 93,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear tye bar corroded

spear wheel fitted to car

strong advise off side mirror damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2014 84,986 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

nearside front washer jet is partially blocked

Fail 19 Feb 2014 84,986 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

nearside front washer jet is partially blocked

Pass 4 Feb 2013 70,409 miles

evidence of tyre contact on the nearside rear inner wheel arch plastic trim

nearside windowscreen washer jet would benefit from some attention

rear body cross brace is corroded

rear engine mounting has come unstuck which is allowing slight movement

rear wiper blade is split

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 25 Jan 2012 58,897 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,948 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 50,728 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,964 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,821 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 16,427 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 7,676 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 MWA is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MWA, 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 MWA is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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