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MJ52 FYP

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,894 mi
Last recorded103,894 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 103,894 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on side all

Nearside Front wing and bonnet damaged

Offside Front tyre cutting out on outer and inner edges

Fail 11 Jun 2016 103,894 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on side all

Nearside Front wing and bonnet damaged

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre cutting out on outer and inner edges

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 97,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear cross tube corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 93,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

boot lid tricky to open

exhaust clamp is corroded but still secure

Fail 5 Jun 2014 93,712 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

boot lid tricky to open

exhaust clamp is corroded but still secure

Pass 7 Jun 2013 89,924 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2013 89,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 85,899 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 85,842 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 81,910 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 81,910 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 77,941 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted /

Pass 28 Mar 2008 70,124 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,410 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 28,966 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 FYP is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 FYP, 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 FYP registered?

MJ52 FYP is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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