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BG02 RNJ

2002 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,445 mi
Last recorded118,445 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 RNJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 118,445 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 118,413 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 102,731 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 102,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 93,531 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 93,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 85,725 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 76,130 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 76,130 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 67,455 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2008 58,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 58,763 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 45,436 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 45,436 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 33,350 miles

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

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 RNJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RNJ, 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 RNJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 August 2002.

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