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AY52 NCA

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

99,148 mi
Last recorded99,148 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 NCA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2018 99,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge of wall/tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres have small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 93,750 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre cracking and perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 93,750 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre cracking and perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 87,713 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 87,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 76,838 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 29 Oct 2015 76,838 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 31 Oct 2014 71,102 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 71,096 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 65,512 miles

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

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

center exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2012 60,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on

slight play in nearside front steering rack end joint

Pass 22 Oct 2012 60,333 miles

air bag light on

slight play in nearside front steering rack end joint

Pass 12 Oct 2011 54,709 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pad close to wear limit

Pass 4 Nov 2010 49,896 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 49,896 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 44,779 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 44,779 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2008 39,468 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 39,468 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 35,529 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 32,157 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 28,553 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 NCA is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NCA, 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 NCA is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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