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T400 WAL

2000 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

901,109 mi
Last recorded901,109 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT400 WAL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 901,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 90,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 82,343 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 82,343 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 76,105 miles

corrosion to park brake cables , front brake discs heavily worn & corroded

corrosion to various suspension & steering components

cracking & perrishing to various steering & suspension bushes

front section of exhaust system in poor condition

heavy corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

minor dents & scratches to various body panels / scuff marks to alloys

rear service brake effort poor

slight smear from wipers , various oil/fluid leaks

Pass 29 Jun 2011 75,548 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 74,343 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all discs corroded slightly

Fail 8 Jul 2010 74,343 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all discs corroded slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2009 73,085 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 71,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f fog light out

rear no plate starting to fade

Fail 17 Jun 2008 71,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f fog light out

rear no plate starting to fade

Pass 6 Jul 2007 58,236 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 58,236 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 40,991 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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T400 WAL is a 2000 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T400 WAL, 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 T400 WAL registered?

T400 WAL is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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