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AR51 JZL

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,657 mi
Last recorded123,657 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 JZL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 123,657 miles

Rear Brace bar corroded but not affecting braking or steering.

Fail 11 Feb 2016 123,657 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Rear Brace bar corroded but not affecting braking or steering.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 119,241 miles

Rear support panel corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2014 110,069 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 99,610 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 99,601 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 88,304 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 78,710 miles

advise very slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 6 Jul 2010 67,767 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 55,694 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 44,823 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 38,310 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 34,289 miles

advise discs worn all round.pads good. †advise slight play n/s/f lower ball joint.

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 JZL is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JZL, 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 JZL registered?

AR51 JZL is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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The MOT history for AR51 JZL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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