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MK52 YRO

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,625 mi
Last recorded167,625 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 167,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 30 Nov 2018 167,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 1 Nov 2017 157,323 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

exhaust clamps corroding

rear brake pipes steel fittings corroded

rear stay bar corroded through

Pass 7 Nov 2016 154,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front tyre deteriorating

oil leak around engine and gearbox

Fail 7 Nov 2016 154,866 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

offside front tyre deteriorating

oil leak around engine and gearbox

Pass 30 Nov 2015 152,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 152,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 151,435 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 149,325 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 149,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 139,165 miles

both front tyres started to wear on edges [185/60/15h]

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 21 Sep 2012 139,164 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres started to wear on edges [185/60/15h]

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

wear on front brake discs + pads possibly wearing low but unable to check properly with wheels on

Pass 24 Sep 2011 124,558 miles

engine idling unevenly

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm [195/60/15h]

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s wiper split on end

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy but not yet rough

Pass 7 Sep 2010 109,038 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 94,991 miles

engine idling unevenly?

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on edges

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge [185/60/15h]

Pass 18 Sep 2008 86,395 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 71,146 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 12 Sep 2006 56,111 miles

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

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 YRO is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YRO, 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 YRO registered?

MK52 YRO is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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