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SJI 3765

2000 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,749 mi
Last recorded107,749 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 3765
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 107,749 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)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 107,749 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 104,587 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

front subframe corroded o/s

screen scratched

undertray loose o/s/f

Fail 2 Feb 2015 104,587 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

front subframe corroded o/s

screen scratched

undertray loose o/s/f

Pass 24 Jan 2014 100,201 miles

exhaust mountings perished

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres cracking inbetween tread

Fail 21 Jan 2014 100,148 miles

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust mountings perished

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres cracking inbetween tread

Pass 14 Nov 2012 90,948 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 90,948 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 88,694 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 87,000 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 86,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 82,998 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 76,873 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Nov 2007 75,000 miles

Inner Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 68,530 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 57,608 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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SJI 3765 is a 2000 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SJI 3765, 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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SJI 3765 is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 November 2000.

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