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MJ52 NAA

2002 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,347 mi
Last recorded119,347 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 NAA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 119,347 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

oil leaks

rear lateral support bar corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2016 119,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

oil leaks

rear lateral support bar corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2014 105,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear lateral support bar corroded and holed

Fail 30 Dec 2014 105,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s wiper blade split

rear lateral support bar corroded and holed

Pass 20 Dec 2013 97,080 miles

front fog lights inop

front to rear brake pipes corroded *BORDERLINE*

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 20 Dec 2013 97,079 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs worn and badly corroded

front fog lights inop

front to rear brake pipes corroded *BORDERLINE*

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 21 Dec 2012 88,525 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front antiroll bar corroded.

N/S/F coil spring corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/F coils spring corroded.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Screen washers slightly weak.

Slight front brake inbalance of 10%

Fail 21 Dec 2012 88,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake fluid level slightlk low.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front antiroll bar corroded.

N/S/F coil spring corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

O/S/F coils spring corroded.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Screen washers slightly weak.

Slight front brake inbalance of 10%

Pass 30 Dec 2011 81,678 miles

n/s inner c.v. boot leaking oil

n/s side repeater lens damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on inner

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

coolant on minimum level

n/s front fog lamp inop.

o/s and n/s rear axle mounting bushes worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

o/s/r brake flex hose ferrule corroded

wear and corrosion on rear brake discs

wear on front brake discs

Fail 28 Dec 2011 81,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

coolant on minimum level

n/s front fog lamp inop.

n/s inner c.v. boot leaking oil

n/s side repeater lens damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on inner

o/s and n/s rear axle mounting bushes worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

o/s/r brake flex hose ferrule corroded

serv light on dash

wear and corrosion on rear brake discs

wear on front brake discs

Pass 29 Dec 2010 74,481 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 65,939 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 65,939 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 55,899 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 47,554 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 47,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 38,471 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 28,626 miles

BRAKES STICKING SLIGHTLY

REAR NO PLATE BECOMING DE-FUSED

Fail 30 Dec 2005 28,626 miles

BRAKES STICKING SLIGHTLY

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

REAR NO PLATE BECOMING DE-FUSED

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 NAA is a 2002 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NAA, 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 NAA is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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