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V169 KPY

2000 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,384 mi
Last recorded133,384 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV169 KPY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 133,384 miles

corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge - tread not cut as deep

Fail 2 Jul 2014 133,330 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge - tread not cut as deep

Pass 22 May 2013 128,077 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

offside rear outer sill panel previously welded

rear exhaust rubber perished

Fail 22 May 2013 128,077 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

offside rear outer sill panel previously welded

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 12 Apr 2012 123,371 miles

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

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

nearside indicator not working at towbar electrics socket

nearside rear tyre was on 8psi (now pumped up)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 123,371 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

nearside indicator not working at towbar electrics socket

nearside rear tyre was on 8psi (now pumped up)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 111,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chips to screan

wipers poor

Fail 8 Mar 2011 111,040 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chips to screan

wipers poor

Pass 15 Mar 2010 101,414 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 90,718 miles

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

Slight up/down movement at steering wheel.

Fail 4 Mar 2009 90,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight up/down movement at steering wheel.

Fail 19 Feb 2008 80,751 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on the outer edges and feathering. Advise tracking checked.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 80,751 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on the outer edges and feathering. Advise tracking checked.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 74,779 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 68,867 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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V169 KPY is a 2000 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V169 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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V169 KPY is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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