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MJ52 DNY

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,334 mi
Last recorded161,334 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 DNY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 161,334 miles

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

exhust middle mounting crackd

Fail 30 Jun 2016 161,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint steering rack inner joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint steering rack inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

exhust middle mounting crackd

Pass 26 Jun 2015 137,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2014 103,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 90,086 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 90,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 89,784 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 89,784 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 80,714 miles

Air bag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering lock not working

Fail 5 Jan 2012 80,714 miles

Air bag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering lock not working

Pass 27 Jan 2011 73,871 miles

both sides steering rack has slight play

rear exhaust is blowing slightly around seams

Pass 27 Apr 2010 64,648 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 64,648 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 52,899 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 43,187 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 42,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 34,010 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,005 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 25,766 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 DNY is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MJ52 DNY, 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 DNY is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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