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MJ52 GDV

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,557 mi
Last recorded67,557 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 67,557 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 67,554 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 63,962 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 63,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2013 61,357 miles

centre stop lamp inop,osf tyre wearing low on tread,brake pipe-underbody components corroding

Fail 22 Oct 2013 61,357 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

centre stop lamp inop,osf tyre wearing low on tread,brake pipe-underbody components corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2012 58,802 miles

Front brake pads low.

Nearside rear shocker damp.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 58,802 miles

Front brake pads low.

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

Nearside rear shocker damp.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 55,972 miles

Nearside rear shockabsorber damp.

Offside outer cv boot

Rear doors difficult to open.

Fail 26 Oct 2011 55,972 miles

Nearside rear shockabsorber damp.

Offside outer cv boot

Rear doors difficult to open.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 52,980 miles

n/s/r shocker damp

power steering pump damp

rear registration plate delaminating

o/s/r door does not open from the inside or outrside

Fail 29 Oct 2010 52,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r shocker damp

power steering pump damp

rear registration plate delaminating

o/s/r door does not open from the inside or outrside

Pass 28 Oct 2009 48,766 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 43,289 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 37,697 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 30,799 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 GDV is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GDV, 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 GDV registered?

MJ52 GDV is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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