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BG02 RGV

2002 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,371 mi
Last recorded114,371 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 RGV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 114,371 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 114,371 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 100,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 100,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 86,972 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 86,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 75,215 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,898 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 51,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 50,016 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 46,410 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 41,437 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 41,431 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 36,624 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 36,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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 RGV is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RGV, 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 RGV is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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