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MV52 AAZ

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,367 mi
Last recorded62,367 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 AAZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 62,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside wiper blade split but cleaning screen

Fail 20 Oct 2017 62,367 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside wiper blade split but cleaning screen

Pass 18 Oct 2016 55,914 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 55,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 51,975 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Oct 2015 51,975 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2014 49,887 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 49,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 48,200 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 48,199 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tailgate not opening

Pass 27 Sep 2012 46,172 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 44,066 miles

front brake disc scord

Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,090 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 42,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front to rear brake pipes pitted at rear

button on boot catch missing but can still open boot

front discs corroded

nearside rear light unit cracked

offside rear tyre cracking

play in both steering rack ends when on floor

wipers poor

Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,093 miles

Oil leak

tailgate hard to open

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,366 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 36,726 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 35,070 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 35,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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MV52 AAZ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 MV52 AAZ, 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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MV52 AAZ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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