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MJ52 ZYN

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,615 mi
Last recorded101,615 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 ZYN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 101,615 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 101,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 88,099 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 88,099 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 78,175 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front inner brake discs poor

Fail 27 Jun 2011 78,125 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front inner brake discs poor

Pass 14 Jun 2010 67,869 miles

front pads appear low

Pass 15 Jun 2009 58,683 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 43,545 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2008 43,545 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 28,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 28,843 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 28,842 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 28,842 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Nov 2006

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2006
Pass 9 Dec 2005 16,575 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 16,575 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZYN is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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