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V172 LWY

2000 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,398 mi
Last recorded104,398 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV172 LWY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 104,398 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 104,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 100,606 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 100,606 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 96,640 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 91,377 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 91,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 86,366 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 81,537 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 81,531 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 75,854 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 68,965 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 63,249 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 60,849 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 LWY is a 2000 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LWY, 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 LWY registered?

V172 LWY is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V172 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V172 LWY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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