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MV52 JXX

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,914 mi
Last recorded121,914 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 JXX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 121,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 May 2018 121,902 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member left to right axle beam support (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 May 2017 114,746 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 114,746 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 105,240 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 105,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Bulb fitted wrong way round (1.2.1b)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm - Inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Slight play in steering rack arm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm - Inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 95,563 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 95,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside front fog light inop

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

Offside front ABS ring snapped

Pass 7 May 2014 86,129 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 86,127 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 76,619 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 76,619 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 69,427 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 69,417 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 61,871 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 53,419 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 45,915 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 37,134 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 37,134 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2007 32,736 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 25,048 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 25,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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MV52 JXX is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 JXX, 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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What year was MV52 JXX registered?

MV52 JXX is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is MV52 JXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV52 JXX shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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