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BF51 UKE

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,052 mi
Last recorded114,052 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 UKE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 114,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 108,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r inner tyre wall slight cracking

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 102,079 miles

oil leak from the engine 2 gearbox to engine mounting worn needs replacing

Fail 26 Jun 2014 102,079 miles

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

oil leak from the engine 2 gearbox to engine mounting worn needs replacing

Pass 27 Jun 2013 95,773 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.Nearside front antiroll bar outer bush slight play.Nearside front tyre inner and outer edge low.Oil leak.Both rear indicators slightly discoloured.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 88,902 miles

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding . under chassis has cover(s).

Pass 26 Jun 2012 88,902 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding . under chassis has cover(s).

Fail 30 Jun 2011 81,021 miles

Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

both front steering arms have slight or minimal movement at fixings

n/s rear road wheel is slightly restricted

Pass 30 Jun 2011 81,021 miles

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

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

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

both front steering arms have slight or minimal movement at fixings

n/s rear road wheel is slightly restricted

Pass 26 Jun 2010 75,642 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 75,603 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 68,384 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 60,294 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 52,264 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 40,025 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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BF51 UKE is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BF51 UKE, 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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BF51 UKE is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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