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BG02 ZRJ

2002 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

154,835 mi
Last recorded154,835 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 ZRJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 154,835 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2015 154,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 148,161 miles

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

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

cant open boot from outside vehicle

Fail 4 Jul 2014 148,161 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

cant open boot from outside vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2013 140,104 miles

Highleval stoplamp not working,unable to see if it is connected.

Lateral bar crossing under floorpan at rear badly corroded.

Powersteering drivebelt cracked.

Fail 5 Jul 2013 140,104 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Highleval stoplamp not working,unable to see if it is connected.

Lateral bar crossing under floorpan at rear badly corroded.

Powersteering drivebelt cracked.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 133,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on its outer edge.

Offside top engine mounting nut assembly insecure.

Rear axle crossbar has heavy surface corrosion.

Trim attached to rear screen(poss red lamp)not lighting up when brakepedal applied.(no wires visible)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 133,514 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre wearing low on its outer edge.

Offside top engine mounting nut assembly insecure.

Rear axle crossbar has heavy surface corrosion.

Trim attached to rear screen(poss red lamp)not lighting up when brakepedal applied.(no wires visible)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 124,033 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blades split

fuel tank brace bar corroded

high level stop light n/w

Fail 5 Jul 2011 124,031 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blades split

fuel tank brace bar corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2010 112,442 miles

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

fr4ont discs worn.

Fail 8 Jul 2010 112,442 miles

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

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

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

fr4ont discs worn.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 107,545 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 107,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 95,087 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 95,987 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 84,482 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 72,560 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 72,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 57,041 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 57,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is 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 ZRJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 ZRJ, 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 ZRJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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