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MJ52 UVZ

2002 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,777 mi
Last recorded97,777 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 UVZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 97,777 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 93,662 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 93,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 89,836 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 89,834 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 85,520 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 85,520 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs pitted, also slightly binding

Pass 21 Oct 2010 81,329 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s rack end play

rear discs pitted

Fail 19 Oct 2010 81,328 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s rack end play

rear discs pitted

Pass 4 Nov 2009 71,182 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 70,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 51,559 miles

front wipers splitting

front brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Oct 2007 46,759 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 46,759 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,087 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 27,177 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 27,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 UVZ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UVZ, 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 UVZ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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