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BD51 YGK

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,369 mi
Last recorded60,369 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 YGK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 60,369 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and poor condition

Fail 22 Aug 2014 60,369 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust box corroded and poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2013 52,838 miles

coolant leak

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded and poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,113 miles

rear silencer started to corrode

Fail 7 Sep 2012 50,113 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear silencer started to corrode

Pass 14 Sep 2011 46,446 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside edges

Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,642 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 31 Aug 2010 40,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs unevenly worn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,079 miles

front discs have slight surface corrosion

rear pads on limit

very slight scoring to n/s/r disc

Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,979 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre is perishing

Fail 9 Sep 2008 33,978 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre is perishing

Fail 19 Sep 2007 30,025 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 30,025 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 26,399 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 22,043 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 22,043 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 YGK is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YGK, 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 BD51 YGK registered?

BD51 YGK is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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