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MJ52 DOH

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,687 mi
Last recorded108,687 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 108,687 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 101,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 92,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 86,247 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 86,247 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 76,318 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 71,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 71,101 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 70,944 miles

FUEL FLAP OUTER SEAL DAMAGED.

SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR IN STEERING RACK.

Fail 28 May 2009 70,656 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

FUEL FLAP OUTER SEAL DAMAGED.

SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR IN STEERING RACK.

Pass 28 May 2008 60,483 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2008 60,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 51,930 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 46,898 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 46,898 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 DOH is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DOH, 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 DOH is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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