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AV52 CJX

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,690 mi
Last recorded144,690 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 CJX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 144,690 miles

Nearside Front seat head rest missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear window wiper blade defective

Fail 20 Oct 2016 144,690 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front seat head rest missing at time of test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear window wiper blade defective

Pass 15 Oct 2015 135,811 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 135,811 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 132,045 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 132,045 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 125,903 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 125,900 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 119,104 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 119,104 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 108,967 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 108,967 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 99,660 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 99,660 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 88,852 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 88,851 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 76,910 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 76,910 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 64,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 64,797 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2006 52,022 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 52,022 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2005 39,220 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 39,220 miles

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

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

advise rear number plate starting to separate

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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AV52 CJX is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AV52 CJX, 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 AV52 CJX registered?

AV52 CJX is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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