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FJ52 VFW

2002 Renault Megan

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

59,808 mi
Last recorded59,808 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Megan67,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 VFW
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 59,808 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 59,808 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,816 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 57,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,220 miles

n/s/f wheel rim has slight buckle

Fail 5 Mar 2012 51,190 miles

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

n/s/f wheel rim has slight buckle

Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,518 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 44,507 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 37,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyer perished on iner wall

o/s/r tyer perished on iner wall

Pass 11 Mar 2010 37,463 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyer perished on iner wall

o/s/r tyer perished on iner wall

Fail 10 Mar 2009 31,844 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 31,844 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 26,618 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,618 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 20,582 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 11,366 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 11,366 miles

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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FJ52 VFW is a 2002 Renault Megan in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FJ52 VFW, 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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What year was FJ52 VFW registered?

FJ52 VFW is a 2002 Renault Megan, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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