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MJ02 XXC

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,390 mi
Last recorded124,390 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 XXC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 124,390 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 121,007 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 120,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

NSF TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 113,577 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 113,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

dent in off side rear wheel rim

near side front tyre close to legal limet

off side rear tyre low presure

Pass 22 Jun 2010 97,303 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 97,303 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 83,412 miles

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 8 Jun 2009 83,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 24 Jun 2008 71,838 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 71,838 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 61,044 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 48,545 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 48,545 miles

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

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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MJ02 XXC is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MJ02 XXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ02 XXC registered?

MJ02 XXC is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 May 2002.

Is MJ02 XXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ02 XXC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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