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MJ52 UXP

2002 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,412 mi
Last recorded103,412 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 UXP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 103,412 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 103,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Jan 2014 94,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Dec 2013 94,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 84,980 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

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

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

nearside front cv gaitor insecure but preventing ingress of dirt

offside cv gaitor insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 28 Dec 2011 74,137 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front disks slightly worn

rear disks slightly rusted

Pass 29 Dec 2010 62,144 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 51,106 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 51,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 41,451 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,320 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 38,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 28,445 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 25,595 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front fog light not working

Pass 2 Dec 2005 25,595 miles

Nearside front fog light not working

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 UXP is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UXP, 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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What year was MJ52 UXP registered?

MJ52 UXP is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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