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MV52 JXZ

2002 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,004 mi
Last recorded131,004 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 JXZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 131,004 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake discs poor worn/corroded.

both sides rear brake pads low.

eml on.

off side front outer drive shaft boot slight hole.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 123,583 miles

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

rear brake discs thin

Fail 22 Aug 2013 123,583 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs thin

Pass 28 Aug 2012 117,020 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 105,421 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit and stepped

Fail 5 Aug 2011 105,421 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn close to limit and stepped

Pass 3 Sep 2010 101,749 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 101,745 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 84,322 miles

N/S door mirror glass cracked.Not affecting view to rear.

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 84,321 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

N/S door mirror glass cracked.Not affecting view to rear.

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 65,561 miles

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

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

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2007 46,594 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 24,416 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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MV52 JXZ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JXZ, 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 JXZ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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