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MJ52 PFO

2002 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,562 mi
Last recorded122,562 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 PFO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 122,562 miles

Front wipers slight smearing on screen

Nearside Front steel wheel fitted but correct size

Offside Front fog light n/w

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lower mounting broken (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jul 2017 122,562 miles

Front wipers slight smearing on screen

Nearside Front steel wheel fitted but correct size

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog light n/w

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lower mounting broken (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 122,016 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 122,015 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 119,445 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 119,436 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

air bag light "on"

Pass 7 Mar 2011 107,625 miles

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

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

offside rear door wont open

Pass 16 Feb 2010 94,442 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear door does not open from outside

Fail 16 Feb 2010 94,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

o/s rear door does not open from outside

Pass 31 Dec 2008 75,931 miles

Oil leak

front and rear number plates starting to fade still readable

Fail 31 Dec 2008 75,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

front and rear number plates starting to fade still readable

Pass 7 Dec 2007 55,174 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 32,929 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 22,368 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 PFO is a 2002 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PFO, 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 PFO is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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