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AR51 JZE

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,451 mi
Last recorded125,451 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 JZE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 125,451 miles

both rear shock-abs, lower bushes poor/splitting

n/s/r road wheel damaged on inner rim

o/s/f door very rusty at bottom

oil leaks

oil level just above MIN

rear brakes noisy

wear lip on front brake discs

Fail 12 Aug 2016 126,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

both rear shock-abs, lower bushes poor/splitting

n/s/r road wheel damaged on inner rim

o/s/f door very rusty at bottom

oil leaks

oil level just above MIN

rear brakes noisy

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 5 Aug 2015 119,394 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 119,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 109,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 102,006 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 92,145 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 92,117 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 85,480 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 81,476 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 81,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

near side park brake reading could be better

Pass 13 Oct 2009 73,231 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 73,173 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 62,874 miles

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 Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 53,651 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 44,266 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 44,266 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 35,674 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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AR51 JZE is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AR51 JZE, 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 AR51 JZE registered?

AR51 JZE is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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