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BD02 BUF

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,920 mi
Last recorded97,920 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 BUF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2015 97,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine management light on

Pass 23 Jul 2014 94,750 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 22 Jul 2014 94,744 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 13 Jul 2013 90,271 miles

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

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

o/s front wheel grabing

Pass 16 Jul 2012 88,144 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 85,691 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 May 2010 83,227 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 80,188 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 77,118 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front n/s tyre starting to wear and wall cracking

slight oil leaks

spare tyre worn. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. o/sn/s rear tyre walls starting to crack

Fail 28 Apr 2008 77,113 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front n/s tyre starting to wear and wall cracking

slight oil leaks

spare tyre worn. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. o/sn/s rear tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 18 Jul 2007 70,917 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 70,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 63,892 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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BD02 BUF is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BD02 BUF, 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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BD02 BUF is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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