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BG02 RMV

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,539 mi
Last recorded99,539 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 99,539 miles

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

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

Offside front CV gaiter slightly insecure

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 24 Jan 2014 99,504 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Offside front CV gaiter slightly insecure

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 25 Jan 2013 87,508 miles

ECU warning light on

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

battery insecure

front brake pads worn

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn

Fail 24 Jan 2013 87,481 miles

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

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

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

ECU warning light on

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

battery insecure

front brake pads worn

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn

Fail 10 Jan 2012 74,798 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 74,798 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 61,956 miles

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

rear os/ & n/s tyre cracking on walls

Pass 25 Nov 2009 51,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 51,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 39,823 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 32,279 miles

rear brakes just starting to bind on slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2006 23,665 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 RMV is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RMV, 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 RMV is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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