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V115 FGT

2000 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,558 mi
Last recorded144,558 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV115 FGT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 144,558 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 3 Jul 2008 134,020 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 3 Jul 2008 134,020 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 12 Jul 2007 121,006 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 121,006 miles

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

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 Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 106,070 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 106,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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V115 FGT is a 2000 Renault Megane in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V115 FGT, 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 V115 FGT registered?

V115 FGT is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V115 FGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V115 FGT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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