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BF02 LFJ

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,604 mi
Last recorded74,604 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 LFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 74,604 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 74,597 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 74,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 70,220 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,590 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 59,288 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,004 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 50,066 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 50,040 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,260 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,675 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 40,675 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 35,700 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 35,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,231 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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BF02 LFJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF02 LFJ, 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 LFJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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