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MX02 BBJ

2002 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,854 mi
Last recorded100,854 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 BBJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 100,854 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 100,854 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 98,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 98,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 94,646 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 94,646 miles

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

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 90,506 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 84,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Insecure wiring under drivers seat but not likely to create a short circuit

O/s/r brake binding slightly

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 84,433 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Insecure wiring under drivers seat but not likely to create a short circuit

O/s/r brake binding slightly

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 78,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 71,247 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 63,872 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 63,873 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2011 56,908 miles

off side front door handle insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2010 51,730 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 45,989 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

drivers front door handal damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2009 45,989 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

drivers front door handal damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2008 39,417 miles

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

SLIGHT RIM DAMAGE O S FRONT ROAD RIM

SLIGHT SURFACE CRACKS O/S REAR INNER TYRE WALL

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Feb 2007 32,486 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 32,486 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 25,737 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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MX02 BBJ is a 2002 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX02 BBJ, 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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MX02 BBJ is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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