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MJ52 HXU

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,067 mi
Last recorded60,067 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 HXU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 60,067 miles

Gearbox mount rubber bushes worn

Rear and front to rear brakepipes corroded non structural tie bar corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2017 60,067 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox mount rubber bushes worn

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

Osr tyre flat nail

Rear and front to rear brakepipes corroded non structural tie bar corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 57,287 miles

2 front to rear and 2 rear brakepipes corroded rear non structural tie bar corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 54,793 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 141,366 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 141,366 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 49,399 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 45,946 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 45,946 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 42,885 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 42,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 39,075 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 39,075 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,843 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 34,836 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 30,118 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 25,973 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 21,268 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)

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 HXU is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HXU, 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 HXU is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 December 2002.

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