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V126 GHC

2000 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,376 mi
Last recorded113,376 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV126 GHC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 113,376 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both of them (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 25 Feb 2016 113,376 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both of them (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 106,789 miles

both rear tyres perrished close to limit

Fail 2 Mar 2015 106,789 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished close to limit

Pass 12 Feb 2014 100,827 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 100,827 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 95,263 miles

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

both front outer cv boots got grease on

centre/rear exhaust corroding

front washers poor

front/rear pads getting low

Fail 14 Feb 2013 95,263 miles

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)

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

both front outer cv boots got grease on

centre/rear exhaust corroding

front washers poor

front/rear pads getting low

Pass 13 Mar 2012 91,556 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 91,556 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 86,593 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 82,911 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 76,964 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 71,165 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 71,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 64,814 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 64,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 58,453 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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V126 GHC 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 61.1%.

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 V126 GHC, 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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V126 GHC is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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