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BD02 DZM

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

122,982 mi
Last recorded122,982 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 DZM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 122,982 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes have bean marked as heavly corroded but on close inspecton are only advisery (3.6.B.2c)

Front both front brake discs heavy corrsion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded have been marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded have been marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Rear stiffing bar heavly corroded

Fail 20 May 2017 122,982 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden rear tousion bar heavly corroded (2.4.A.1b)

Front both front brake discs heavy corrsion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded have been marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded have been marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 122,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Axel Support Bar (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Held in by one bolt (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant level Low

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 112,685 miles

Offside Front headlight slightly loose

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel stiffing bar badly corroded (2.4.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate sms light flashes ocasanly (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 112,685 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front headlight slightly loose

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel stiffing bar badly corroded (2.4.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate sms light flashes ocasanly (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported connecting clip loose (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 107,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2015 106,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres close to axle

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front door strap in poor condition

Offside front inner steering rack arm has slight play

Offside front mirror housing damaged but secure

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 106,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre shows signs of perishing

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front door strap in poor condition

Offside front inner steering rack arm has slight play

Offside front mirror housing damaged but secure

Offside front tyre shows signs of perishing

Offside rear tyre shows signs of perishing

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Sep 2013 95,832 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 85,263 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 77,958 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 77,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 69,043 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 69,043 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 59,763 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 54,097 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 54,097 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 49,599 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 43,663 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 43,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

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 DZM is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BD02 DZM, 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 DZM is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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