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BG02 RVV

2002 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

106,575 mi
Last recorded106,575 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 RVV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 106,575 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 106,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 91,897 miles

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

cat/middle exhaust section clamp poor condition

n/s/r wheel bearing worn

Fail 19 Apr 2016 91,897 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

cat/middle exhaust section clamp poor condition

n/s/r wheel bearing worn

Pass 20 Apr 2015 90,143 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 90,143 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 88,517 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 88,517 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 84,480 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 76,939 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 76,939 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 74,425 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 74,357 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 68,300 miles

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

both front brake disks appear worn

both front wipers slow to clear

o/s/f wiper blade split and loose

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Oct 2009 68,300 miles

both front brake disks appear worn

both front wipers slow to clear

o/s/f wiper blade split and loose

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Oct 2008 56,478 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 42,031 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 42,031 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 23,870 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)

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 RVV is a 2002 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RVV, 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 RVV is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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