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BF02 LBP

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,892 mi
Last recorded64,892 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 LBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 64,892 miles

Both front anti roll bar D bushes heavily perished

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges and scrubbing on outer edges

Engine and gearbox wet with oil

Front head lamp lenses cloudy

Front wipers smearing slightly

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative

Offside Rear Registration plate light inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Various suspension bushes perishing

Various suspensions components corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2018 61,695 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 58,291 miles

exhaust brackets and clamps corroded

nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking

slight smear front wipers

Fail 20 Feb 2017 58,291 miles

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

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

exhaust brackets and clamps corroded

nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking

nearside front tyre worn low inside edge and unevanly

offside front tyre worn completely bold inside edge unevanly

slight smear front wipers

Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,978 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

oil residue around gear box area and rear engine

Fail 18 Mar 2016 54,978 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

oil residue around gear box area and rear engine

Pass 20 Mar 2015 50,962 miles

ns inner cv weeping oil

ns washer jet inop os aimed to cover entire wind screen

oil residue

Fail 20 Mar 2015 50,962 miles

Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

ns inner cv weeping oil

ns washer jet inop os aimed to cover entire wind screen

oil residue

Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,987 miles

chips in screen

oil on engine and gearbox

rear axle support beam corroded

various marks on body and alloys

various pipes corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,708 miles

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

lateral bar crossing under floor pan corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2013 42,708 miles

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

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

lateral bar crossing under floor pan corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 39,314 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,196 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 32,179 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 27,631 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 25,355 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,355 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 21,820 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 18,383 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 18,383 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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BF02 LBP is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF02 LBP, 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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BF02 LBP is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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