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BF02 SKD

2002 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

123,366 mi
Last recorded123,366 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 SKD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 123,366 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 123,361 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 123,334 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 113,581 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 113,580 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 107,326 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front brakes slightly unbalanced

Fail 10 May 2011 107,326 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front brakes slightly unbalanced

Pass 5 May 2010 102,783 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Fail 5 May 2010 102,783 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 971,204 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

near side headlight temporarily secured

rear number plate damaged

Fail 27 May 2009 97,195 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 91,710 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 79,431 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 65,633 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 65,530 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 SKD is a 2002 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SKD, 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 SKD is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 May 2002.

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