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V165 DRR

2000 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,936 mi
Last recorded86,936 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV165 DRR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 86,936 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 74,699 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

abs warning light working as should but dim

both front discs are corroded on there inner faces

n/s/f wiper has slight split

serv light on poss air bag fault

Fail 4 Jan 2011 74,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

abs warning light on but dim

both front discs are corroded on there inner faces

n/s/f driveshaft abs ring incomplete

n/s/f wiper has slight split

Fail 21 Dec 2010 74,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs worn on inner faces and corroding

near side front wiper split

strongly advised exhaust support off at rear and is resting on suspension beam

strongly advised near side front abs ring broken and loose

Pass 18 Dec 2009 59,132 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 54,543 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 50,986 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 42,785 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 42,785 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 39,575 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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V165 DRR is a 2000 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V165 DRR, 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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V165 DRR is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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