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MV52 GZF

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,694 mi
Last recorded89,694 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 GZF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 89,694 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

rear torsion beam corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 86,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on inside edges (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inside edges (3.5.1i)

both sides rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

offside rear tyre low on outer edge

rear crossbeam corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2014 83,352 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inside

rear suspension torsion bar corroded

slight noise o/s rear wheelbearing

Fail 1 Dec 2014 83,352 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inside

rear suspension torsion bar corroded

slight noise o/s rear wheelbearing

Pass 12 Dec 2013 79,704 miles

both front brake discs corroded and worn

drivers seat insecure slightly

engine stabilizer rubber bush worn

rear suspension torsion beam corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 79,676 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs corroded and worn

drivers seat insecure slightly

engine stabilizer rubber bush worn

rear suspension torsion beam corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2012 76,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 76,328 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 71,510 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 71,510 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 66,726 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 66,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 61,826 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 54,452 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 54,382 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 45,839 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 36,571 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 26,638 miles

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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MV52 GZF is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MV52 GZF, 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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MV52 GZF is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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