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V162 KPY

2000 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,608 mi
Last recorded100,608 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV162 KPY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 100,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 100,608 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 89,622 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 89,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 84,822 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 84,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 79,580 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 74,853 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine undertray fitted not allowing a full inspection of engine bay

rear exhaust mounts perished

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Feb 2009 74,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine undertray fitted not allowing a full inspection of engine bay

rear exhaust mounts perished

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Feb 2008 68,406 miles

rear number plate slighty faded

Fail 15 Feb 2008 68,406 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

rear number plate slighty faded

Pass 12 Feb 2007 62,093 miles

engine under tray fitted

front anti roll bar inner bushes starting to split

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front seat slightly insecure

rear stabilizer bar corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2006 56,225 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 56,225 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

nearside front a b s lead insurcure

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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V162 KPY is a 2000 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V162 KPY, 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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V162 KPY is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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