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V141 GCJ

2000 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

63,223 mi
Last recorded63,223 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV141 GCJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 63,223 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 63,221 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 56,955 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 56,771 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 48,690 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 48,690 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 45,969 miles

n/s/rear seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Jul 2008 45,969 miles

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

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

n/s/rear seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2007 42,998 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 39,769 miles

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

nsr tyre starting to wear outeredge 3mm

Pass 10 Jul 2006 39,769 miles

nsr tyre starting to wear outeredge 3mm

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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V141 GCJ is a 2000 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V141 GCJ, 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 V141 GCJ registered?

V141 GCJ is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V141 GCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V141 GCJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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