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A20 VJL

2000 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

199,949 mi
Last recorded199,949 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 VJL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 199,949 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 9 Apr 2015 199,949 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 171,137 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 171,137 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 133,578 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 114,329 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 114,329 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 103,663 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 93,204 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)

Fail 13 May 2009 93,204 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 83,111 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 May 2008 83,111 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 73,113 miles

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)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 73,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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A20 VJL is a 2000 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 74,770 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 A20 VJL, 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 26 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A20 VJL is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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