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MJ52 DBZ

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,460 mi
Last recorded67,460 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 DBZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 67,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 65,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,307 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 65,067 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,618 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Mar 2016 65,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,843 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,725 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall deteriorated cracking

Fail 26 Mar 2014 57,725 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall deteriorated cracking

Fail 5 Mar 2013 54,914 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,914 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,661 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 47,178 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 43,323 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,527 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,471 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,763 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 28,398 miles

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

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

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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MJ52 DBZ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MJ52 DBZ, 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 MJ52 DBZ registered?

MJ52 DBZ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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