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V159 SEV

2000 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,164 mi
Last recorded53,164 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 SEV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 53,164 miles

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

o/s/f wiper split

Fail 12 Sep 2017 53,164 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 4 Aug 2016 49,936 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 49,936 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 46,818 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 42,751 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 35,618 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

crossbar under fuel tank corroding badly

Fail 28 Mar 2013 35,618 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

crossbar under fuel tank corroding badly

Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,602 miles

offside front tyre wearing low and has some cuts in tread,nearside rear tyre craking with age.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 30,602 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing low and has some cuts in tread,nearside rear tyre craking with age.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,093 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside wiper blade deteriorating.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 22,099 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 22,099 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,231 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,806 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 16,795 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,104 miles

All tyres have age related cracks.

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 SEV is a 2000 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SEV, 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 V159 SEV registered?

V159 SEV is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V159 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V159 SEV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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