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BD52 CVE

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,222 mi
Last recorded115,222 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 CVE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 115,222 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear parking brake effort on prescribed limit

Fail 27 Nov 2015

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play INNER RACK JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play INNER RACK JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 115,213 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play INNER RACK JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play INNER RACK JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 103,600 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 103,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 87,636 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 21 Oct 2013 87,633 miles

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 2 Nov 2012 73,714 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ns rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 2 Nov 2012 73,714 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ns rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2011 62,149 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight movement in steering rack ends

Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,368 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 42,819 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 34,462 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 34,462 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 28,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 28,641 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,428 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 24,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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BD52 CVE is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BD52 CVE, 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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BD52 CVE is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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