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V171 HBK

2000 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

75,825 mi
Last recorded75,825 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV171 HBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 75,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 75,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 73,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 73,251 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 23 Nov 2020 71,091 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 71,091 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 69,442 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 26 Nov 2019 69,442 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2018 67,295 miles

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 10 Oct 2017 65,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear silencer deteriorated

covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2017 65,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 63,833 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pressure switch (2.3.3b)

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 63,833 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside driveshaft boot/seal leaking

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside driveshaft seal leaking

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pressure switch (2.3.3b)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 61,752 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside driveshaft seal damp

Offside driveshaft leaking

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2015 61,752 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside driveshaft seal damp

Offside driveshaft leaking

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 59,516 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear low

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 8 Oct 2013 57,085 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front number plate damaged

slight noise in nearside rear hub bearing

Pass 9 Oct 2012 54,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 50,249 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 46,971 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,589 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 39,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate cracked

Gearbox selector shaft damp

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 35,327 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 30,809 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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V171 HBK is a 2000 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V171 HBK, 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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V171 HBK is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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