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AY52 MXC

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,647 mi
Last recorded86,647 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 86,647 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 83,746 miles

Both offside tyres deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

Spare unchecked

Fail 28 Dec 2016 83,734 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear mount (6.1.D.1a)

Both offside tyres deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

Spare unchecked

Pass 30 Dec 2015 80,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front play in inner rack

Fail 30 Dec 2015 80,872 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front play in inner rack

Pass 31 Dec 2014 78,134 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 74,539 miles

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 74,539 miles

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 70,066 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 70,066 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 67,259 miles

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

o/s front fog light innop

Pass 30 Nov 2011 67,259 miles

o/s front fog light innop

Pass 9 Nov 2010 60,958 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front fog light innoperative

Pass 13 Nov 2009 53,048 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 53,048 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,922 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 42,807 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 37,352 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 32,054 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 MXC is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MXC, 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 MXC registered?

AY52 MXC is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is AY52 MXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 MXC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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