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V157 GHC

2000 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,996 mi
Last recorded104,996 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV157 GHC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 104,996 miles

drivers door inner handle loose

rear silencer rubber broken

Fail 1 Mar 2017 104,996 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

drivers door inner handle loose

rear silencer rubber broken

Pass 6 Feb 2016 98,718 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 92,180 miles

both rear flashers turning white.

both rear outer sills corroded & weak.

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

nail in o/s/f tyre.

Fail 23 Feb 2015 92,180 miles

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

both rear flashers turning white.

both rear outer sills corroded & weak.

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

nail in o/s/f tyre.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 89,691 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 87,110 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

n/s/r inner door handle missing

o/s wiper split

Fail 19 Feb 2013 87,110 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

n/s/r inner door handle missing

o/s wiper split

Pass 13 Mar 2012 85,293 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 85,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 80,880 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 80,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 77,617 miles

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

O/S/R door does not open

Fail 19 Mar 2010 77,536 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

O/S/R door does not open

Pass 3 Jan 2009 70,251 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 64,217 miles

Front hub caps loose

N/S/R. tyre small cut

O/S/R. Brake hose ferrule slight corrosion

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 64,217 miles

Front hub caps loose

N/S/R. tyre small cut

O/S/R. Brake hose ferrule slight corrosion

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 55,069 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 55,069 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 47,760 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 GHC is a 2000 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V157 GHC, 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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V157 GHC is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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