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S5 VLN

2000 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

151,224 mi
Last recorded151,224 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 VLN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 151,224 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 30 Jan 2014 143,775 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 143,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 140,604 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF inner rack end has slight play

OSF track rod end ball joint has slight movement

Oil around engine & gearbox

rear wheel arch covers have slight signs of chafing

signs of slight chafing to OSF brake hose

Fail 27 Aug 2013 140,604 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF inner rack end has slight play

OSF track rod end ball joint has slight movement

Oil around engine & gearbox

rear wheel arch covers have slight signs of chafing

signs of slight chafing to OSF brake hose

Pass 14 Aug 2012 134,258 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 134,257 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 130,779 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 130,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 130,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2010 122,920 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 122,789 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2009 109,270 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 109,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 101,651 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 95,641 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 95,630 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 84,877 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 84,877 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 68,302 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 68,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S5 VLN is a 2000 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 S5 VLN, 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 S5 VLN registered?

S5 VLN is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2000.

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