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MK52 LAO

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

62,940 mi
Last recorded62,940 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 LAO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 62,940 miles

Front nearside and offside front wishbones corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 62,939 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front lower suspension arm corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front lower suspension arm corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 62,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 62,243 miles

front suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2017 61,396 miles

engine noisey /rattling

near and offside front abs rings heavily corroded

nearside and offside front lower suspension wishbones corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2016 60,370 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 60,370 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened stifner beam (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 59,387 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 58,216 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,001 miles

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

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

front exhaust clamps corroded

near and offside front brake discs pitted on inner faces

Fail 12 Sep 2013 57,001 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

front exhaust clamps corroded

near and offside front brake discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 13 Aug 2012 55,394 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,314 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 40,595 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 35,561 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,197 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,554 miles

nearside rear door will not open from outside handle

Fail 21 Aug 2008 32,489 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear door will not open from outside handle

Pass 31 Aug 2007 27,114 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 27,114 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre punctured with cracked treads 3mm

offside front tyre cracked treads 3mm

offside front wiper split

spare tyre punctured with cracked treads 3mm

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,116 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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MK52 LAO is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MK52 LAO, 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 LAO is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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