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MK52 YBD

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,495 mi
Last recorded99,495 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 YBD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 99,495 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 99,495 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 99,332 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion box section in front of the rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 98,101 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 97,195 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread area

Fail 8 Jul 2015 97,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 6 Jun 2014 91,251 miles

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 30 May 2014 91,142 miles

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

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 May 2013 86,361 miles

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

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

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

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 31 May 2012 79,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 May 2012 79,433 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2011 71,874 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 71,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSF brake binding slightly

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

Suspect front wheel alignment incorrect

Pass 25 May 2010 60,065 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 60,051 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 56,428 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 56,428 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 50,266 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 50,266 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 44,620 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 44,620 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 YBD is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YBD, 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 YBD is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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