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MJ52 ZGS

2002 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,861 mi
Last recorded143,861 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 ZGS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 143,861 miles

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

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

front and rear rear brake pads low

front and rear tyres worn

front steering track rod ends have play

front suspension ball joints have play

off side rear parking brake effort is low

Pass 29 May 2013 122,456 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT RESET WITH DIAGNOSTIC

Fail 29 May 2013 122,456 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 107,517 miles

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 12 May 2012 107,507 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 12 May 2011 93,700 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 93,700 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 77,600 miles

air bag light on perm

Pass 8 Jun 2009 61,006 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 61,006 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 44,821 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 44,821 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 32,816 miles

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

front brake imbalance slightly high

Pass 15 Mar 2006 24,630 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 24,630 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside 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 ZGS is a 2002 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZGS, 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 ZGS is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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