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HCZ 9698

2000 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,635 mi
Last recorded105,635 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 9698
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 105,635 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 105,635 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 102,283 miles

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

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2013 102,283 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2012 99,583 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 99,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 91,538 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 91,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 83,474 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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HCZ 9698 is a 2000 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HCZ 9698, 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 HCZ 9698 registered?

HCZ 9698 is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is HCZ 9698 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCZ 9698 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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