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BC02 YOY

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,360 mi
Last recorded94,360 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 YOY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 94,360 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 85,414 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)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 85,414 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 75,763 miles

front pads wearing low

Fail 4 Dec 2013 75,760 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front pads wearing low

Pass 27 Feb 2013 69,387 miles

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

PAS pump damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres tread cracking but no cords visable at time of test

lower rear gearbox mount worn

Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,058 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 56,053 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,666 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2011 42,663 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2010 31,096 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 31,096 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres sidewalls & tread starting to crack.

ns wiper split slightly but clearing screen ok.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 21,000 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 20,956 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 18,735 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 15,651 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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BC02 YOY is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BC02 YOY, 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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BC02 YOY is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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