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BD02 YCJ

2002 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,875 mi
Last recorded131,875 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 YCJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 131,875 miles

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 22 Sep 2016 131,874 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 1 Jul 2016 131,745 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 42,558 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 113,286 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 100,227 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Jul 2013 100,222 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads and discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jul 2012 88,326 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn low

Pass 8 Jul 2011 77,599 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 65,649 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 56,859 miles

offside rear tyre becoming slightly cracked and perished

Pass 4 Jul 2008 48,045 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 40,681 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 34,557 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread worn

Pass 7 Jul 2005 28,293 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 YCJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCJ, 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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What year was BD02 YCJ registered?

BD02 YCJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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