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V144 DGN

2000 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,597 mi
Last recorded80,597 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV144 DGN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2014 80,597 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Front registration plate damaged

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 12 Apr 2014 80,597 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Front registration plate damaged

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 29 Apr 2013 67,037 miles

Both front wiper blades just starting to smear windscreen

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front fog lamp not working

Very slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Apr 2013 66,585 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Both front wiper blades just starting to smear windscreen

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front fog lamp not working

Very slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2012 53,520 miles

front brake discs slight lip & corroded inner edges

high level stop light not working

nearside front tyre wearing inner & worn outer edges

offside front tyre wearing inner & outer edges

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded & coming adrift

Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,562 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 48,562 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs lipped & corroded inner edge

nearside front tyre wearing inner & outer edges

offside front tyre wearing inner & outer edges

Pass 13 Mar 2010 44,187 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear outer edge

offside front tyre starting to wear outer edge

Fail 1 Apr 2009 39,612 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,612 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 25,572 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 25,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 24,627 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 22,245 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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V144 DGN is a 2000 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V144 DGN, 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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V144 DGN is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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