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BF02 XNY

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,424 mi
Last recorded98,424 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 XNY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 98,424 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 98,424 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 93,948 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 93,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 90,025 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 90,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 85,167 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 79,990 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 74,827 miles

off side rear tyre perished

rear axle support beam corroded

rear brake pads low

Fail 18 Nov 2013 74,827 miles

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

off side rear tyre perished

rear axle support beam corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Dec 2012 70,722 miles

rear axle support bar corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2012 70,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear axle support bar corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 66,126 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 60,527 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 58,626 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 54,066 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 50,326 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

pas pump slightly noisy in operation ok at time of test

spare tyre just legal

Pass 20 Jul 2007 46,204 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 43,841 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,930 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 XNY is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XNY, 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 XNY is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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