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BG02 LBG

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,753 mi
Last recorded98,753 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 LBG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 98,753 miles

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

Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 98,751 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 98,633 miles

Coolant level below minimum

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

Heavy age cracking to both rear tyres

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play requires attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 97,457 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 97,457 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2016 93,651 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2016 93,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 87,569 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 87,569 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 81,164 miles

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)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 81,164 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,636 miles

185/60r15

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre damaged on side wall

rear anti vibration bar corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 72,019 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Cut in n/s front outer tyre wall.

Signs of slight oil leak.

Slight grease leak from o/s front outer c/v boot.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 68,116 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 63,378 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 6 Aug 2009 57,814 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 57,814 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 52,669 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 52,669 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 44,015 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 44,015 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 34,571 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 34,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LBG is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BG02 LBG, 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 LBG is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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