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V101 RKE

2000 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,765 mi
Last recorded99,765 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV101 RKE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 99,765 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 99,765 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp insecure (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 93,263 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 87,815 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 87,815 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 82,632 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 77,675 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 73,862 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 73,862 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 69,290 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 63,938 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 57,623 miles

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

Front brake discs worn, pitted and scored.

Fail 1 Apr 2009 57,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Front brake discs worn, pitted and scored.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 51,576 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 51,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 42,859 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 35,316 miles

Advice Nearside Front Wiper Split

Advice The Cut In The Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 35,316 miles

Advice Nearside Front Wiper Split

Advice The Cut In The Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall

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

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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V101 RKE is a 2000 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V101 RKE, 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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V101 RKE is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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