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2002 Renault Megan

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,797 mi
Last recorded86,797 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megan67,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 PBX
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 86,797 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 83,989 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

imbalance on rear service brakes 17% at time of mot

Fail 22 Apr 2013 83,961 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 Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

traction control warning /fault light on dash at time of mot

Pass 21 Apr 2012 76,798 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear wheel bearings - slight noise when wheel spun

Fail 14 Apr 2012 76,706 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear wheel bearings - slight noise when wheel spun

Pass 29 Mar 2011 68,110 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 57,840 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 53,885 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 49,044 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 46,860 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 41,844 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megan?

Based on 2,939 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
6,350
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 66
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
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BU02 PBX is a 2002 Renault Megan in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Renault Megan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 67,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU02 PBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megan typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Megan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU02 PBX is a 2002 Renault Megan, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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