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V181 MGG

2000 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,850 mi
Last recorded103,850 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV181 MGG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2013 103,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 98,267 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 98,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 94,479 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 94,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 80,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 101,410 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres has cuts not to cords

rear tyres has cuts not to cords

Fail 18 Oct 2008 101,407 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres has cuts not to cords

rear tyres has cuts not to cords

Pass 24 Oct 2007 105,249 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 105,249 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 96,366 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 88,134 miles

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

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

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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V181 MGG is a 2000 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V181 MGG, 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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V181 MGG is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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