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OUI 3978

2000 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,184 mi
Last recorded60,184 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 3978
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 60,184 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 59,038 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 56,174 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 51,056 miles

the front brake discs hav surface rust but will clean

Pass 29 May 2013 45,651 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 41,422 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 37,515 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 May 2011 37,458 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2010 33,066 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 33,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 29,349 miles

Slight bulge on o/s/r tyre outer sidwall

Fail 28 May 2009 29,349 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight bulge on o/s/r tyre outer sidwall

Pass 14 May 2008 25,096 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 21,468 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 25,466 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 17,468 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 17,468 miles

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

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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OUI 3978 is a 2000 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OUI 3978, 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

How do I check the history of OUI 3978?

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What year was OUI 3978 registered?

OUI 3978 is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is OUI 3978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUI 3978 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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