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MJ52 DHY

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,627 mi
Last recorded73,627 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 DHY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 73,627 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 66,577 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 66,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 61,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Oct 2012 57,498 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2011 52,830 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 46,937 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 46,937 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 41,083 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 34,032 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The front brake discs are getting worn and corroded. The front brake pads are starting to get a little bit low on lining aswell.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,001 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 19,973 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 19,971 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 15,436 miles

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 DHY is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MJ52 DHY, 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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MJ52 DHY is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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