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MV52 KFG

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,900 mi
Last recorded78,900 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 KFG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2019 78,900 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pipe excessively damaged at abs unit o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp "fogged" no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle support beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage to bottom right corner (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive c.v boot area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

coolant level low

Nearside Front tyre low on pressure

Pass 31 Aug 2018 74,327 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs driveshaft ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs driveshaft ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 74,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not “clicking “ in (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Near driveshaft area (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs driveshaft ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs driveshaft ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 68,776 miles

Both front brake discs are pitted

Front number plate is damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2017 68,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front brake discs are pitted

Front number plate is damaged

Offside front rack end has slight play

Offside front tyre is low on pressure

Offside front tyre is wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2016 64,463 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2016 64,433 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2015 61,984 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 59,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 59,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,245 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 55,044 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,575 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,179 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 51,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ABS sensor wire routed incorrectly and rubbing opn drive shaft

Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,019 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 47,708 miles

Offside front and rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 29 May 2009 47,708 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front and rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 31 May 2008 44,107 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 May 2008 44,107 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,519 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 33,855 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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MV52 KFG is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KFG, 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 KFG is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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