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MJ52 VAO

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,090 mi
Last recorded78,090 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 VAO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 78,090 miles

Winter tyre fitted offside front

Fail 16 Sep 2014 78,090 miles

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

Winter tyre fitted offside front

Pass 6 Sep 2013 72,746 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 66,440 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,463 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 60,463 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 55,049 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 54,973 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 47,755 miles

slight play in steering rack end repair when possible

Fail 2 Jan 2008 41,204 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 41,204 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 33,776 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 27,879 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 VAO is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAO, 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 VAO registered?

MJ52 VAO is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is MJ52 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ52 VAO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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