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BG02 FBN

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,943 mi
Last recorded101,943 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 FBN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 101,943 miles

185/60R15

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear under car support brace completely corroded away.

Fail 15 May 2019 101,943 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Only at 2mm. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flicker in opposition with hazards and stop lamps. (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working As intended. (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

185/60R15

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear under car support brace completely corroded away.

Pass 22 May 2018 98,149 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread pattern low, worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from joint to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 98,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread pattern low, worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from joint to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 93,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear suspension brace bar corroded / missing

Fail 12 Jun 2017 93,645 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle overheating and losing water, risk of engine damage (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear suspension brace bar corroded / missing

Pass 1 Jun 2016 89,460 miles

Child seat fitted NSR, cannot examine seatbelt fully

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

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

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

Rear suspension support bar corroded and missing

Pass 8 Jun 2015 86,224 miles

All four tyres worn.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 86,224 miles

All four tyres worn.

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 83,434 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear lateral bar excessively corroded

osf tyre perished inner wall

Fail 13 Jun 2013 79,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 79,933 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 78,769 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 75,838 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear crossbar corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 75,838 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear crossbar corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 70,034 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front numberplate deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear suspension lateral support bar corroded.

Pass 7 May 2009 59,416 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside wiper blade split on ends

Rear suspension brace corroding

Pass 12 May 2008 50,276 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,020 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 27,237 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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BG02 FBN is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG02 FBN, 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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BG02 FBN is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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