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DCZ 5056

2000 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,627 mi
Last recorded118,627 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 5056
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 118,627 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 118,627 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front cross member corroded

rear spoiler insecuir

Pass 26 Mar 2012 115,082 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 115,082 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 111,577 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 111,577 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 107,981 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 104,853 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 100,872 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 100,872 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 97,359 miles

advise: both rear tyres/rims have fairly large buckles and could cause vibration at certain speeds.

Fail 19 Mar 2007 97,359 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise: both rear tyres/rims have fairly large buckles and could cause vibration at certain speeds.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 90,258 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 90,258 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded and slightly blowing

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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DCZ 5056 is a 2000 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 DCZ 5056, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DCZ 5056 registered?

DCZ 5056 is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is DCZ 5056 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCZ 5056 shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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