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AY52 MWX

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

177,276 mi
Last recorded177,276 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 MWX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 177,276 miles

Both front tyres worn on the edges.

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

Fail 20 May 2016 177,276 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres worn on the edges.

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

Pass 19 May 2015 171,173 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 May 2015 171,171 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 May 2014 164,517 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 164,517 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 157,438 miles

All four tyres worn on the edges.

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 157,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

All four tyres worn on the edges.

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 152,407 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on the edges.

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 152,402 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear tyres starting to wear on the edges.

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

Front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 5 Mar 2011 139,523 miles

button missing from boot lid,still opens

Pass 12 Mar 2010 132,255 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 123,652 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 117,026 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 117,026 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 106,355 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 106,355 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 MWX is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MWX, 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 MWX is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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