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BG02 RVJ

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,082 mi
Last recorded133,082 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 RVJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2016 133,082 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S AND O/S (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated BROKEN (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/S AND O/S - LENSES OPAQUE (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged RELUCTOR RING (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded SECTION OF FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CYLINDER (3.6.B.2c)

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

** ENGINE OIL LEVEL **

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S - CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned FOULED WHEEL TRIM (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO CYLINDER (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 117,507 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 107,850 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 99,845 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 90,604 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 82,375 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 82,372 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 73,168 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 73,168 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 62,111 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 62,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 51,877 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 51,877 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 41,793 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 33,296 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 33,296 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 24,018 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 RVJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RVJ, 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 RVJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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