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V124 FWB

2000 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,948 mi
Last recorded161,948 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV124 FWB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2017 161,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arches (6.1.C.1)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced os rear sill area at rear axle front mount (2.4.G.1)

Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion transverse axle box section (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs reluctor ring broken (3.4.2) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps...lenses faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing shroud broken/corroded (2.7.2a)

both rear and os front tyres worn on edges

coolant level low

Pass 2 Aug 2016 148,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 138,054 miles

aux drive belt perished. osf tyre cut in inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 125,888 miles

Aux belt perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 113,892 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 104,498 miles

Aux belt perished

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

Slight damage on offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 23 Aug 2011 92,153 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front inner brake pads low

both front wheels buckled

o/s beam image poor

o/s rear tyre has slight damage to inner side wall

Fail 16 Aug 2011 91,949 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front inner brake pads low

both front wheels buckled

o/s beam image poor

o/s rear tyre has slight damage to inner side wall

Pass 7 Aug 2010 78,436 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 69,213 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 69,054 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

gearbox mounting loose

Pass 7 Jun 2008 60,659 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 60,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 31 May 2007 52,932 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 52,932 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 43,872 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 43,872 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 39,296 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 39,296 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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V124 FWB is a 2000 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V124 FWB, 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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V124 FWB is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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