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V157 GCW

2000 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,657 mi
Last recorded115,657 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV157 GCW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 115,657 miles

Crossmember under fuel tank corroded

Cut in inner sidewall of offside front tyre,Not deep enough to reach cords

Front registration plate damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front ABS ring split

Fail 10 Feb 2012 115,655 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Crossmember under fuel tank corroded

Cut in inner sidewall of offside front tyre,Not deep enough to reach cords

Front registration plate damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front ABS ring split

Pass 25 Feb 2011 109,358 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2011 109,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2010 102,477 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight damage to front registration plate

Fail 16 Feb 2010 102,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 24 Feb 2009 93,218 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 84,021 miles

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

charcoal canister insecure, hanging by pipes and wires at o/s front.

o/s front hubcap missing.

o/s inner tail lamp not working.

spare tyre is flat.

subframe damp with p.a.s fluid at o/s front, pipe very wet with fluid at switch junction but not dripping at time of test.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 75,155 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 75,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 66,947 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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V157 GCW is a 2000 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V157 GCW, 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 V157 GCW registered?

V157 GCW is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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