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AJ02 BPU

2002 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,947 mi
Last recorded103,947 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 103,947 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 94,726 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 94,724 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 94,715 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust smoke present while testing

rear anti vibration support bar corroded

slight missfire detected on idle

Pass 18 Jul 2012 89,568 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear body vibration damper bar corroded and holled

Fail 18 Jul 2012 89,568 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear body vibration damper bar corroded and holled

Pass 29 Jul 2011 84,445 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 79,116 miles

o/s cv boot starting to deteriorate.

o/s+n/s/f cv boots starting to weep grease around securing clips.

play in n/s bottom ball joint.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Fail 27 Aug 2010 79,116 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s cv boot starting to deteriorate.

o/s+n/s/f cv boots starting to weep grease around securing clips.

play in n/s bottom ball joint.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Pass 29 Aug 2009 71,228 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 71,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 60,063 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 47,089 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 36,568 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 BPU 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 BPU, 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 BPU is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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