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BD02 YCS

2002 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,311 mi
Last recorded78,311 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 YCS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 78,311 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 76,066 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 75,981 miles

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

drivers door strap broken

Pass 16 May 2017 71,387 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 71,384 miles

Obligatory mirror missing rear veiw mirror (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 66,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 66,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 62,967 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear tyres close to legal limit and out of shape

Fail 15 May 2015 62,966 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear tyres close to legal limit and out of shape

Pass 9 May 2014 58,211 miles

inner face of o/s front disc corroded

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 May 2013 54,024 miles

coolant leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,458 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 49,221 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 May 2011 49,221 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 May 2010 45,446 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 45,446 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2009 41,601 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 41,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2008 36,988 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 31,037 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 26,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake pads getting low and discs worn and offside front brake binding on slightly †

Pass 5 May 2006 26,696 miles

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

front brake pads getting low and discs worn and offside front brake binding on slightly †

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 YCS is a 2002 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YCS, 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 YCS is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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