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V159 GHC

2000 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,203 mi
Last recorded80,203 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 GHC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 80,203 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 80,112 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 75,454 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 75,453 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,414 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 74,412 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 72,826 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 72,825 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 70,930 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,564 miles

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

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

offside door mirror cover missing

Fail 29 Apr 2014 68,562 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

offside door mirror cover missing

Fail 5 Apr 2013 67,761 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

battery slightly loose

rear no. plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,761 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery slightly loose

rear no. plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2012 65,953 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 65,949 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

exhaust deteriorating & heavily corroded

exhaust fouling body underside

Pass 4 Apr 2011 63,327 miles

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

offside front outer wheel rim damaged

rear no. plate deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2011 63,327 miles

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

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

offside front outer wheel rim damaged

rear no. plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2010 59,538 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

surface scar in o/s front tyre wall

Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,845 miles

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

surface scar in o/s front tyre

washers could be better

Fail 6 Apr 2009 54,845 miles

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

surface scar in o/s front tyre

washers could be better

Pass 15 Apr 2008 50,091 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 50,091 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 44,944 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 39,674 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished

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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V159 GHC is a 2000 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V159 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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V159 GHC is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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