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BD02 YCH

2002 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,004 mi
Last recorded130,004 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 YCH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 130,004 miles

lateral bar corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2015 126,630 miles

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Jan 2015 126,625 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jan 2014 122,694 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 119,431 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

The engine light is on

The washer bootle is insecure

Fail 5 Jan 2013 119,421 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

The engine light is on

The washer bootle is insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2012 115,921 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 115,732 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)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

air bag warning light on

engine managment light on

offside front fog light broken

Pass 25 Oct 2010 105,417 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 105,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 90,665 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 90,665 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 77,260 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 77,235 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 77,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 70,792 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside front fog light cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2007 70,422 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside front fog light cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2006 51,303 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight imbalance recorded from front brakes (13%)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 40,204 miles

Accident damage to o/s/r of vehicle

Fail 5 Jul 2005 40,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Accident damage to o/s/r of vehicle

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 YCH is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YCH, 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 YCH is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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