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V144 SOC

2000 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,597 mi
Last recorded109,597 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV144 SOC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 109,597 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 109,597 miles

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

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

corossion to both rear wheel arches

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to o/s/f and n/s/f road springs

minor oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f bottom ball joints covers split

slight dampness around n/s/f outer c.v boot

temp repair to exhaust centre section silencer

Pass 19 Mar 2011 100,255 miles

Exhaust system badly corroding, getting weak & weeping from rear clamp

N/S/R tyre cracking, wearing unevenly & getting low

Fail 12 Mar 2011 100,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust system badly corroding, getting weak & weeping from rear clamp

N/S/R tyre cracking, wearing unevenly & getting low

Pass 14 Nov 2009 89,781 miles

bonnet damaged.

front bumper damaged.

front tyres worn badly on edges.

o/s door mirror loose.

o/s/r tyre cracking.

steel wheel fitted to o/s/r.

various oil leaks.

Fail 7 Nov 2009 89,550 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet damaged.

front bumper damaged.

front tyres worn badly on edges.

o/s door mirror loose.

o/s/r tyre cracking.

steel wheel fitted to o/s/r.

various oil leaks.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 76,673 miles

nsr wheel bearing rough

osf wheel binding

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 10 Nov 2008 76,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr wheel bearing rough

osf wheel binding

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2007 61,317 miles

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

front brake discs scored and corroded. 1 odd wheel fitted to car. front wipers smearing slightly. indicator bulbs faded.

Pass 16 Dec 2006 44,648 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted †Steel rim fitted to off side front †Off side rear tyre very badly cracked †185 60 15

Pass 13 Apr 2006 34,546 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 34,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 32,998 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 SOC is a 2000 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V144 SOC, 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 SOC is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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