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BG02 RTO

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,753 mi
Last recorded128,753 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 RTO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 128,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 128,740 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 109,999 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 109,382 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 93,830 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 90,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

centre brake light not working suspect disconnected

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 10 Jul 2012 90,948 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

centre brake light not working suspect disconnected

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Jul 2011 76,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise front brake discs worn on inner face

Pass 18 Jun 2010 61,172 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 46,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2008 33,451 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 33,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2007 18,519 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 15,295 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 12,053 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 RTO is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RTO, 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 RTO is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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