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A8 FAM

2000 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

79,179 mi
Last recorded79,179 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 FAM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 79,179 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 77,430 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 77,428 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2023 73,818 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 72,880 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 67,266 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 66,074 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 64,958 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 64,310 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 63,511 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 62,891 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 61,623 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,767 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,181 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,033 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge & close to legal limit

Pass 25 Aug 2011 51,864 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,924 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 46,648 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 44,350 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 41,207 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit .

Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,252 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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A8 FAM is a 2000 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A8 FAM, 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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What year was A8 FAM registered?

A8 FAM is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is A8 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 FAM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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