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V166 KPY

2000 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,975 mi
Last recorded135,975 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 KPY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2010 135,975 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2010 135,975 miles

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2009 123,741 miles

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

rear brake ferrels slight corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2009 123,741 miles

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

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

rear brake ferrels slight corrosion

Pass 14 May 2008 112,094 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 101,320 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 101,320 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 91,369 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2006 91,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail n/s/r tyre

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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V166 KPY is a 2000 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 V166 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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What year was V166 KPY registered?

V166 KPY is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 February 2000.

Is V166 KPY safe to buy?

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