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MV52 JZL

2002 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,460 mi
Last recorded68,460 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 JZL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 68,460 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Cracking on near side rear tyre walls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Near side front twin waher jet only one jet working

Near side front tyre M & S type tyre

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Off side front ABS ring corroded

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear support bar badly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Near side front tyre has cut close to cords on inner wall

Fail 1 Nov 2013 68,460 miles

passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Cracking on near side rear tyre walls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Near side front twin waher jet only one jet working

Near side front tyre M & S type tyre

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Off side front ABS ring corroded

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear support bar badly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Near side front tyre has cut close to cords on inner wall

Pass 15 Dec 2012 68,456 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

power steering pipe bracket broken at the front of the engine

rear nearside and offside shockers have slight corrosion starting on the top pivot mountings

rear tailgate release centre button missing

strong advise gearbox stablizer arm , the mounting rubber is very badly worn allowing the gearbox to move ( rock )slightly

Fail 13 Dec 2012 68,454 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

power steering pipe bracket broken at the front of the engine

rear nearside and offside shockers have slight corrosion starting on the top pivot mountings

rear tailgate release centre button missing

strong advise gearbox stablizer arm , the mounting rubber is very badly worn allowing the gearbox to move ( rock )slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2011 61,570 miles

front nearside inner cv boot is starting to leak oil

rear nearside tyre is puntured in the tread area

rear tail gate release button is missing

strong advise. both front brake discs are excessively pitted and corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2011 61,570 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front nearside inner cv boot is starting to leak oil

rear nearside tyre is puntured in the tread area

rear tail gate release button is missing

strong advise. both front brake discs are excessively pitted and corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 53,522 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)

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

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 15 Oct 2010 53,522 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Oct 2009 45,383 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 41,142 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 41,142 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 30,950 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 25,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 19,123 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 JZL is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JZL, 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 JZL is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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