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MK52 LPY

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,214 mi
Last recorded98,214 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 LPY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 98,214 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 May 2018 98,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 97,446 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 97,446 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 96,829 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear engine mounting has play/gearbox

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks

engine covers /under trays fitted

front / rear disc have surface corrosion

front anti-roll bar bushes have slight movement o/s/f & n/s/f

front wipers o/s/f &n/s/f

rear axle bush have cracks o/s/r & n/s/r

slight blow on middle exhaust clip

steering slight tight on lock

Fail 25 Jan 2016 96,822 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear engine mounting has play/gearbox

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks

engine covers /under trays fitted

front / rear disc have surface corrosion

front anti-roll bar bushes have slight movement o/s/f & n/s/f

front wipers o/s/f &n/s/f

rear axle bush have cracks o/s/r & n/s/r

slight blow on middle exhaust clip

steering slight tight on lock

Pass 19 Jan 2015 90,145 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 90,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 81,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 81,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 73,111 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check power steering fluid

Pass 31 Jan 2012 64,353 miles

front brake discs deteriorating

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Feb 2011 55,771 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 55,770 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,392 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,688 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 24,385 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 14,998 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 11,582 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 LPY is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 MK52 LPY, 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 MK52 LPY registered?

MK52 LPY is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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