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V142 FWB

2000 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,038 mi
Last recorded122,038 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV142 FWB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 122,038 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Slight cracking on nearside rear tyre

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 10 Oct 2011 121,925 miles

Centre Rear 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)

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

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

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Nov 2010 118,357 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 118,311 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 111,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front tyre wall split but not to cords

Pass 5 Nov 2009 111,655 miles

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

near side front tyre wall split but not to cords

Pass 18 Nov 2008 103,305 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 102,965 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 87,699 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 68,694 miles

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

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

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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V142 FWB is a 2000 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V142 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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V142 FWB is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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