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V202 HFJ

2000 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,232 mi
Last recorded60,232 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV202 HFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 60,232 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion in wing

Fail 27 Jul 2021 60,223 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion in wing

Pass 21 Aug 2020 56,966 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion in wheel arch

Pass 16 Aug 2019 53,340 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front antiroll bar mounts perishing

Fail 13 Aug 2019 53,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn end joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn end joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn and perished

front antiroll bar mounts perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2018 51,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2017 48,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 48,909 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe cross brace severly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 46,791 miles

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

rear suspension anti vibration bar corroded/broken

Fail 15 Aug 2016 46,791 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear suspension anti vibration bar corroded/broken

Pass 14 Aug 2015 44,745 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear anti vibration bar rusted out

Fail 13 Aug 2015 44,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear anti vibration bar rusted out

Pass 30 Apr 2014 41,174 miles

rear anti vibration bar corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 38,506 miles

rear anti-vibration bar corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,407 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 35,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,522 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 31,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front wiper blades split

Pass 8 Feb 2010 27,933 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 24,327 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 24,327 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 21,014 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 21,014 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 17,543 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 17,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 14,038 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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V202 HFJ is a 2000 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V202 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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V202 HFJ is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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