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V172 DRR

2000 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,888 mi
Last recorded110,888 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV172 DRR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 110,888 miles

interior handle insecure

Fail 30 Nov 2013 110,733 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

interior handle insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2012 101,337 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 93,598 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)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 93,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 7 Dec 2010 87,824 miles

rear cross member under fueltank badly corroded

slight leak from radiator ( n/s )

Fail 7 Dec 2010 87,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear cross member under fueltank badly corroded

slight leak from radiator ( n/s )

Pass 8 Dec 2009 79,991 miles

rear cross member underneath fuel tank badly corroded.

rear wiper in-op

Pass 9 Dec 2008 72,168 miles

crossbar behind fuel tank badly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2007 65,236 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 57,577 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 47,952 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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V172 DRR is a 2000 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V172 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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What year was V172 DRR registered?

V172 DRR is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V172 DRR safe to buy?

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