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V168 JWO

2000 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,129 mi
Last recorded116,129 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV168 JWO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 116,129 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 116,129 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 116,105 miles

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

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

gearbox mounting/ oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2017 113,350 miles

exhaust front section blowing

Pass 1 Apr 2016 108,373 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 103,517 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 99,075 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2014 99,074 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2013 95,410 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 95,410 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 95,403 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 91,991 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 91,985 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 87,696 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 87,633 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 82,740 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 82,738 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 77,702 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 72,218 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 64,743 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 59,762 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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V168 JWO is a 2000 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V168 JWO, 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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V168 JWO is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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