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BG02 OLT

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

152,871 mi
Last recorded152,871 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 OLT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 152,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 152,871 miles

Central Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 148,921 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 148,921 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 144,390 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 144,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 138,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 138,132 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 24 Oct 2012 129,664 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE FERULLES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE OUT OF ABS PUMP SLIGHTLY CORRODED

N/S/F FOGLAMP GLASS BROKEN

O/S/F SPRING TOP SEAT GETTING A BIT CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION HARMONIC BAR RUSTED AWAY

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSH

Fail 23 Oct 2012 129,661 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE FERULLES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE OUT OF ABS PUMP SLIGHTLY CORRODED

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL NEAR LIMIT

N/S/F FOGLAMP GLASS BROKEN

N/S/R HAND BRAKE LEVER ON CALIPER NOT FULLY RETURNING

O/S/F SPRING TOP SEAT GETTING A BIT CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION HARMONIC BAR RUSTED AWAY

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSH

Pass 13 Dec 2011 120,337 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS ON LOWER LIMIT OF AIM

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE FERULLES GETTING RUSTY

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL NEAR LIMIT

N/S/F FOGLAMP GLASS BROKEN

N/S/R HANDBRAKE MECHANISM ON CALIPER NOT FULLY RETURNING

REAR SUSPENSION VIBRATION BEAM RUSTED THROUGH

Fail 12 Dec 2011 120,334 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

BOTH HEADLAMPS ON LOWER LIMIT OF AIM

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE FERULLES GETTING RUSTY

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL NEAR LIMIT

N/S/F FOGLAMP GLASS BROKEN

N/S/R HANDBRAKE MECHANISM ON CALIPER NOT FULLY RETURNING

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

REAR SUSPENSION VIBRATION BEAM RUSTED THROUGH

Pass 21 Oct 2010 104,875 miles

REAR LATERAL BAR CORRODED THROUGH AND VERY RUSTY

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 104,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

REAR LATERAL BAR CORRODED THROUGH AND VERY RUSTY

REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Pass 15 Oct 2009 94,645 miles

harmonic tube corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2009 94,645 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

harmonic tube corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2008 71,916 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 71,916 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 52,283 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 52,280 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 32,129 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 22,485 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 OLT is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OLT, 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 OLT is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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