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BD52 OWA

2002 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,336 mi
Last recorded96,336 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 OWA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 96,336 miles

front and rear disks scored / oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2015 86,555 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)

Oil leak

lateral bar corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2015 86,555 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

lateral bar corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 79,559 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 75,897 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 71,192 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 71,192 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 65,206 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 65,205 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

brake discs corroided due to standing

Pass 5 Mar 2010 58,459 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 58,459 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 50,145 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,145 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,694 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 33,859 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2006 33,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 25,236 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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BD52 OWA is a 2002 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OWA, 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 OWA is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 December 2002.

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