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MV52 KBJ

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,966 mi
Last recorded87,966 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 KBJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 87,966 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 86,230 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 86,209 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,523 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 78,395 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,609 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 2 Aug 2012 65,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

r/n/s tyre perished

Pass 6 Aug 2011 58,300 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 58,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 49,778 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 49,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 42,804 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 34,941 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 28,346 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 21,347 miles

1.Slight play in steering rack †2.Front tyres wearing on edges & cracking †3.Brake pads not checked †4.Brake discs wearing

Pass 30 Aug 2005 17,296 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 KBJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KBJ, 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 KBJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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