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AJ02 BFL

2002 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,917 mi
Last recorded77,917 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 BFL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 77,917 miles

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

eml on

rear subframe lateral bar corroded and holed

Fail 23 May 2014 79,917 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

eml on

rear subframe lateral bar corroded and holed

Pass 24 May 2013 73,329 miles

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

eml lamp on

Fail 24 May 2013 73,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

eml lamp on

Fail 15 May 2012 67,371 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 67,371 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 62,977 miles

rear discs corroded on inside surface ? advise new discs next pad change ;

Pass 25 May 2010 57,816 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 57,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 52,116 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 47,191 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2008 47,191 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 40,593 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 35,651 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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AJ02 BFL is a 2002 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc 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 AJ02 BFL, 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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AJ02 BFL is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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