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MV02 JFJ

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,880 mi
Last recorded139,880 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 JFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 139,880 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 139,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes x 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking injector and filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2018 136,128 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 136,128 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 131,038 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 127,017 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2016 127,017 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 123,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Apr 2014 113,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 May 2013 103,973 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 103,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2012 89,771 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 89,771 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 79,477 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 79,477 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 18 May 2010 71,123 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 62,813 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 50,899 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 50,899 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 44,219 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 37,101 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 37,064 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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MV02 JFJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MV02 JFJ, 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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MV02 JFJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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