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BF02 SVA

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,415 mi
Last recorded126,415 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 126,415 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 126,415 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 125,644 miles

Clutch anti slip rubber worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear support beam corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2014 125,644 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Clutch anti slip rubber worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear support beam corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 123,076 miles

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 23 Jul 2013 123,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 118,531 miles

rear centre arm corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 113,583 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 113,581 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 109,005 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 99,591 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 99,591 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 94,184 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 94,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 83,672 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 SVA 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 60%.

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 SVA, 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 SVA is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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