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V208 FSX

2000 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,447 mi
Last recorded117,447 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV208 FSX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 117,447 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear wheel arches rusted

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Dog bone bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Cross brace very rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Screen washer only working on offside

Pass 3 Jan 2019 114,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 114,849 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 111,799 miles

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

Rear under body brace bar very rusty

Fail 22 Dec 2017 111,798 miles

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

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

Rear under body brace bar very rusty

Pass 28 Dec 2016 107,348 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 107,346 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 102,671 miles

o/s/f window not working

strong advice n/s/f tyre inner and outer edges wearing low

Pass 30 Dec 2014 98,318 miles

rear lateral bar is corrodded to excess - not considered to be structural nor supportive to any member or component

Fail 30 Dec 2014 98,311 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 93,056 miles

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

Rear axle anti-vibration bar heavily corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 93,054 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear axle anti-vibration bar heavily corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 89,755 miles

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

Unable to open offside front window

Pass 4 Jan 2012 86,339 miles

Exhaust slightly rusty

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

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

Oil around PAS steering pump area

Rear axle support/vibration bar corroded and hold

Unable to open offside front window

Fail 4 Jan 2012 86,339 miles

Exhaust slightly rusty

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

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

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

Oil around PAS steering pump area

Rear axle support/vibration bar corroded and hold

Unable to open offside front window

Pass 4 Jan 2011 82,481 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Jan 2011 82,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 78,276 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 73,712 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 68,955 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 68,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 65,093 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 65,039 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2005 58,203 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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V208 FSX is a 2000 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V208 FSX, 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 V208 FSX registered?

V208 FSX is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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