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BD02 PZJ

2002 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,066 mi
Last recorded99,066 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 PZJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 99,066 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no coolant in header tank

unable to open boot lid from outside

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2019 99,065 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both. no beam patterns (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working middle lamp insecure (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

no coolant in header tank

unable to open boot lid from outside

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 98,847 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

screen scratched

smokes slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2016 98,832 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded insides (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

screen scratched

smokes slightly

Fail 8 Jun 2016 98,831 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front badly corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 94,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 94,563 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 89,073 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2014 89,062 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2013 78,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eng oil low

Fail 7 Jan 2013 78,140 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eng oil low

Fail 14 Dec 2011 69,165 miles

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

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

eng oil low

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 69,165 miles

eng oil low

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2010 56,076 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 PZJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PZJ, 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 PZJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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