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P33 MFD

2000 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,871 mi
Last recorded113,871 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 MFD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 113,871 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside edges

oil leak at gear box

n/s/r tyre showing signs of run flat on outer wall

Fail 10 Jan 2012 113,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside edges

oil leak at gear box

n/s/r tyre showing signs of run flat on outer wall

Pass 10 Dec 2010 108,095 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 108,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 96,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 84,353 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 84,270 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 73,368 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 73,368 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside rear wheel steel rest alloys

Pass 5 Oct 2006 65,655 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 65,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P33 MFD is a 2000 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P33 MFD, 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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P33 MFD is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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