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FE52 GWK

2002 Renault Megan

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,650 mi
Last recorded118,650 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megan67,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 GWK
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 118,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 118,639 miles

Braking system leaking front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 114,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel stiff to turn no signs on RBT

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear screen is cloudy in soft top roof

fuel tank has a wet spot but no fuel dripping

Fail 11 May 2017 114,998 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear wheel stiff to turn no signs on RBT

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear screen is cloudy in soft top roof

fuel tank has a wet spot but no fuel dripping

Pass 6 May 2016 112,242 miles

DAMPNESS AROUND FUEL TANK

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Fail 4 May 2016 112,242 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR SILENCER MOUNTING BROKEN (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER CORRODED AND LEAKING (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid PUMP NOT WORKING (8.2.3)

DAMPNESS AROUND FUEL TANK

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 7 May 2015 107,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 May 2015 107,199 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 99,694 miles

Nearside rear light unit repaired with tape.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 90,751 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 90,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 79,820 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED FROM INSIDE , SHOULD BE REPLACED NEXT BRAKE JOB .

REAR EXHAUST BOX SHIELD NOT SECURE .

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 79,820 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED FROM INSIDE , SHOULD BE REPLACED NEXT BRAKE JOB .

REAR EXHAUST BOX SHIELD NOT SECURE .

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 73,673 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 70,031 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 70,031 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 65,540 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 65,540 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 59,984 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 54,250 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Renault Megan?

Based on 2,939 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
6,350
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 66
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
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FE52 GWK is a 2002 Renault Megan in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Renault Megan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 67,130 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 Megan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE52 GWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megan typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Megan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FE52 GWK is a 2002 Renault Megan, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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