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BG02 RJZ

2002 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,506 mi
Last recorded87,506 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 RJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 87,506 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 87,506 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 83,038 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 83,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,958 miles

nearside rear child seat fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2014 77,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

nearside rear child seat fittede

Pass 10 Oct 2013 69,679 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 63,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Oct 2012 63,874 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Oct 2011 56,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 56,035 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 48,497 miles

nearside rear door not opening from outside

Fail 12 Oct 2010 48,497 miles

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

nearside rear door not opening from outside

Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,378 miles

nearside rear door not opening from outside

offside rear door not opening from outside

Pass 14 Oct 2008 31,855 miles

o/s/r door not opening from outside

Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,286 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 24,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 16,429 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 RJZ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RJZ, 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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What year was BG02 RJZ registered?

BG02 RJZ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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