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MK52 KWP

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,331 mi
Last recorded52,331 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 KWP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 52,331 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 52,331 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 49,153 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 49,153 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour bulb (4.1.4 (d))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 46,171 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 44,838 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively possibly slightly distorted brake disc (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 42,463 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 40,821 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 40,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 38,938 miles

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 26 Aug 2014 37,371 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 37,371 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 36,032 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 32,843 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 32,843 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 31,163 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 31,163 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 28,441 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,323 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 23,323 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,871 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 20,341 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 19,016 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 19,016 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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MK52 KWP is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK52 KWP, 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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MK52 KWP is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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