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BG51 KDF

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,832 mi
Last recorded171,832 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 KDF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 171,832 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 171,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 154,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 154,090 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 143,233 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 143,233 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 143,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

alternator belt split in half

floorpan lateral bar eccesivly corroded

service lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Jan 2011 128,095 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 128,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 113,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s front fog lamp is broken.

Fail 22 Jan 2010 113,909 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s front fog lamp is broken.

Fail 15 Oct 2008 92,954 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all steering and suspension bushes all starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 15 Oct 2008 92,954 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all steering and suspension bushes all starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 19 Sep 2007 89,969 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 89,969 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 66,421 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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BG51 KDF is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BG51 KDF, 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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BG51 KDF is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 January 2002.

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