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BF02 XWJ

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,094 mi
Last recorded114,094 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 114,094 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from main feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower front fog lamp not working but not applies to the year

Offside Front Outer front wing corroded but no sharp edges

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from main feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 107,350 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 107,348 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 100,735 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s n/s (3.7.B.3)

o/s front wing in poor condiction

Pass 4 Aug 2016 93,209 miles

o/s rear tye perished on tread

Fail 4 Aug 2016 93,207 miles

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

o/s rear tye perished on tread

Pass 23 Jul 2015 85,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

inner sidewall o/s front tyre slightly cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2014 79,296 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 71,976 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,976 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 65,338 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 62,576 miles

front brake disks inner face pitted

o/s rear tyre perrishing

Fail 21 Jul 2011 62,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake disks inner face pitted

o/s rear tyre perrishing

Pass 21 Aug 2010 56,316 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 53,745 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 49,649 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 49,649 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 39,768 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO RIGHT REAR TYRE SIDE WALL

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 XWJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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