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V196 HFJ

2000 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,557 mi
Last recorded125,557 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV196 HFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 125,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nsf top strut mount noisy in lock to lock operation

Fail 30 Jul 2015 125,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nsf top strut mount noisy in lock to lock operation

Pass 29 Jul 2014 122,069 miles

both rear tyres perished--close to limit

front roll outer bushes worn

osr sill weak

Fail 29 Jul 2014 122,069 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres perished--close to limit

front roll outer bushes worn

osr sill weak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 118,239 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 114,116 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 110,149 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 106,171 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 102,395 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 98,920 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 98,900 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 95,403 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 92,373 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 92,373 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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V196 HFJ is a 2000 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel 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 V196 HFJ, 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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V196 HFJ is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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