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V178 MPX

2000 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,737 mi
Last recorded95,737 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 MPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,737 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 May 2013 93,985 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 93,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2012 89,919 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 89,919 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 84,599 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 79,219 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 71,408 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 71,329 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 64,206 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 64,206 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2007 56,820 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 56,820 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 48,662 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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V178 MPX is a 2000 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V178 MPX, 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 V178 MPX registered?

V178 MPX is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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