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BG02 RLZ

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,221 mi
Last recorded88,221 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 88,221 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 88,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 81,819 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 79,271 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 79,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 72,542 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 72,542 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 64,954 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 58,831 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,831 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,726 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 54,725 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 50,305 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 46,169 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 46,169 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 42,457 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 42,457 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,520 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 32,221 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 RLZ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RLZ, 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 RLZ registered?

BG02 RLZ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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