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BG02 RFJ

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,580 mi
Last recorded116,580 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 116,580 miles

Front pads getting low

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Nearside front track rod end slight play

Nearside front tyre perishing

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

STRONG ADVISE - Front discs worn

Fail 14 Mar 2017 116,580 miles

Front pads getting low

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Nearside front track rod end slight play

Nearside front tyre perishing

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

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

STRONG ADVISE - Front discs worn

Pass 2 Mar 2016 113,198 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 110,616 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 101,585 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 101,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 92,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2012 82,744 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 82,744 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 74,279 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Mar 2010 65,011 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 65,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,412 miles

rear axle support corroded

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Fail 3 Mar 2009 54,412 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear axle support corroded

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Mar 2008 46,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Mar 2008 46,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Mar 2007 31,863 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 RFJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RFJ, 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 RFJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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