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R50 FMM

2000 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,448 mi
Last recorded126,448 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 FMM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 126,448 miles

Body has slight corrosion UNDER CAR AND TANK BRACE (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play NOISY (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play NOISY (2.6.2)

SLIGHT PAS FLUID LEAK

Fail 11 Oct 2016 126,441 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4e)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT PAS FLUID LEAK

Pass 28 Oct 2015 122,065 miles

slight corrosion on offside outer sill

Fail 20 Oct 2015 121,957 miles

Ball joint has excessive play nearside inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion on offside outer sill

Pass 22 Oct 2014 116,565 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 16 Oct 2014 116,462 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2013 110,245 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 21 Oct 2013 110,052 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2012 103,580 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2011 97,329 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 91,175 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 91,145 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 84,934 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2009 84,836 miles

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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2008 77,224 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 69,717 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 69,700 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 59,711 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 59,549 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 50,043 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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R50 FMM is a 2000 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R50 FMM, 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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R50 FMM is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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