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BG02 VKW

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,109 mi
Last recorded98,109 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 VKW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 98,109 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded [front to rear]. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded [front to rear]. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2017 98,109 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded [front to rear]. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded [front to rear]. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 93,417 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 93,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 88,279 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 82,958 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 82,958 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 76,751 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 71,097 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2012 71,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 64,894 miles

cracks in sidewalls of offside rear tyre

damage to nearside rear light cluster

front brake discs worn

movement in both sides front bottom arm bushes

nearside rear tyre is low on tread,has cracks in sidewalls and has two nails in it

offside front tyre is low on tread, has a hole in it (not down to cords) and has cracks in sidewalls

play in both sides steering rack tie rods

Fail 31 May 2011 64,894 miles

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

cracks in sidewalls of offside rear tyre

damage to nearside rear light cluster

front brake discs worn

movement in both sides front bottom arm bushes

nearside rear tyre is low on tread,has cracks in sidewalls and has two nails in it

offside front tyre is low on tread, has a hole in it (not down to cords) and has cracks in sidewalls

play in both sides steering rack tie rods

Pass 9 Jun 2010 58,098 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 58,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 52,483 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 45,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 45,951 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 42,438 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

surface splits offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2007 42,438 miles

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

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

surface splits offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2006 32,709 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 32,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 VKW is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VKW, 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 VKW is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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