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YL02 BOF

2002 Renault Megan

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,470 mi
Last recorded83,470 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Megan67,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 BOF
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 83,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 83,457 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 80,649 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 77,863 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 77,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,182 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 76,182 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 75,675 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 73,623 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 73,623 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2013 69,053 miles

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

nearside front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Fail 21 Nov 2013 69,052 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

nearside front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Pass 3 Dec 2012 64,577 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 63,982 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2011 57,776 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,424 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,870 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,092 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 30,970 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 30,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 30,620 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 27,005 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 27,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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YL02 BOF is a 2002 Renault Megan in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YL02 BOF, 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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What year was YL02 BOF registered?

YL02 BOF is a 2002 Renault Megan, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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