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MX02 BVH

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,265 mi
Last recorded123,265 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 BVH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 123,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jul 2015 123,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 116,130 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 102,562 miles

center rear stop lamp not working

front exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2013 102,562 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

center rear stop lamp not working

front exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2013 102,562 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

center exhaust lamp not working

front exhaust clamp is corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 181,975 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 79,415 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 79,412 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 67,995 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 67,994 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 60,089 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 55,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 46,603 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 42,888 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 BVH is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BVH, 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 BVH is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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