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MJ52 UHY

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,921 mi
Last recorded98,921 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 98,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Strenther in front of rear axle corroded and holed

Pass 18 Jan 2020 89,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 89,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 82,232 miles

Nearside Front wing indicator repeater lens missing

Rear bolt on under tube corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2019 82,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing indicator repeater lens missing

Rear bolt on under tube corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 78,411 miles

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted

hazard switch slightly sticky

rear support bracket corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 76,249 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm only just legal (4.1.E.1)

both wipers smear

Fail 28 Nov 2016 76,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm only just legal (4.1.E.1)

both wipers smear

Pass 27 Nov 2015 65,836 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 65,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 61,385 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 61,385 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 57,512 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

smear on wipers

Fail 2 Nov 2013 57,511 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

smear on wipers

Fail 14 Nov 2012 56,401 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 56,401 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 55,275 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 52,156 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 42,440 miles

weep from power steering pump

Fail 1 Dec 2009 42,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

weep from power steering pump

Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,239 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 30,449 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 24,038 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 UHY is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UHY, 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 UHY is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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