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MJ52 XNZ

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,764 mi
Last recorded83,764 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 XNZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 83,764 miles

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

air bag light not illuminating

Fail 2 Feb 2016 83,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)

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

air bag light not illuminating

Pass 4 Feb 2015 81,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen has stone chips

Fail 30 Jan 2015 81,328 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 1 Feb 2014 75,898 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 75,898 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 69,723 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 11 Jan 2012 65,704 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 65,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2011 60,006 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 60,006 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 56,341 miles

slight blow rear exhaust box

Fail 12 Jan 2010 56,341 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

slight blow rear exhaust box

Pass 14 Jan 2009 52,751 miles

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

offside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Fail 13 Jan 2009 52,751 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 19 Jan 2008 49,408 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 46,694 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 42,597 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 42,453 miles

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)

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 XNZ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XNZ, 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 XNZ registered?

MJ52 XNZ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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