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BD51 LKU

2002 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,107 mi
Last recorded183,107 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 LKU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 183,107 miles

Oil leak

REAR ANTI VIBRATION BAR EXCESSIVE CORROSION

Fail 14 May 2014 182,977 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

1 X OSR TAIL LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

REAR ANTI VIBRATION BAR EXCESSIVE CORROSION

Pass 31 May 2013 175,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

service light and management lights stay on

Fail 23 May 2013 175,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

service light and management lights stay on

Pass 3 May 2012 165,671 miles

engine management lamp on.

Fail 2 May 2012 165,671 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp on.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 158,995 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 149,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 149,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 129,257 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 129,257 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 102,081 miles

STRONG ADVISE - Offside rear tyre tread stepped outside edge

Fail 18 Apr 2008 102,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 73,870 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 47,887 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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BD51 LKU is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BD51 LKU, 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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BD51 LKU is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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