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MV02 JHJ

2002 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,738 mi
Last recorded141,738 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 JHJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 141,738 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 127,943 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 127,862 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 121,278 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 121,278 miles

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

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 5 Oct 2012 111,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 97,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 97,831 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 83,743 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 83,743 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 70,417 miles

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2008 56,222 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 46,775 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 41,089 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 41,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake pads low and discs corroded

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 JHJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JHJ, 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 JHJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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