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V173 KOL

2000 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,860 mi
Last recorded96,860 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 KOL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 96,860 miles

different tyre sizes fitted on front and rear axles. [185.55/15 rear and 185/60/15] front

n/s inner c/v boot leaking oil!rear wiper blade split,n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 96,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

different tyre sizes fitted on front and rear axles. [185.55/15 rear and 185/60/15] front

n/s inner c/v boot leaking oil!rear wiper blade split,n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 92,652 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 85,920 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 85,920 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 58,812 miles

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

front discs badly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 84,258 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 82,385 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 82,385 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 75,346 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 65,905 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 65,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 59,666 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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V173 KOL is a 2000 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V173 KOL, 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 V173 KOL registered?

V173 KOL is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V173 KOL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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