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ML52 GOP

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,247 mi
Last recorded108,247 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 GOP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 108,247 miles

Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately inner faces are scored worn both rears (3.5.1n)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres uneven wear wor (4.1.E.1)

sills floor springs brake pipes req clean wax oil grease through out re pressure check

Fail 6 Oct 2015 108,247 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases first box been welded before leaking (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately inner faces are scored worn both rears (3.5.1n)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres uneven wear wor (4.1.E.1)

sills floor springs brake pipes req clean wax oil grease through out re pressure check

Pass 22 Oct 2014 100,123 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 100,110 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 95,608 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 93,649 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 93,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 91,273 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 83,126 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 72,862 miles

air bag warning light staying on

Fail 12 Dec 2007 72,720 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag warning light staying on

Pass 9 Dec 2006 61,935 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 61,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 50,562 miles

exhaust corroded , holed and leaking gas's

front service brakes show inbalance.

front windscreen shows wiper scratches

near side front tyre tread worn low and uneven.

near side front wiper blade smearing screen.

odd speed rated tyres fitted to rear axel.

off and near side rear brakes binding on.

off side rear tyre tread worn low and uneven.

slight damage at near side front tyre outer side wall.

slight inbalance at rear service brakes.

undershield fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2005 50,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

exhaust corroded , holed and leaking gas's

front service brakes show inbalance.

front windscreen shows wiper scratches

near side front tyre tread worn low and uneven.

near side front wiper blade smearing screen.

odd speed rated tyres fitted to rear axel.

off and near side rear brakes binding on.

off side rear tyre tread worn low and uneven.

slight damage at near side front tyre outer side wall.

slight inbalance at rear service brakes.

undershield fitted

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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ML52 GOP is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ML52 GOP, 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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ML52 GOP is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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