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BC51 NBO

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,825 mi
Last recorded138,825 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 NBO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 138,825 miles

Front fog lights not working

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 138,790 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front fog lights not working

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 133,022 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 132,922 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 127,376 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 127,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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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BC51 NBO is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BC51 NBO, 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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BC51 NBO is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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