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V213 LYG

2000 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,708 mi
Last recorded116,708 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV213 LYG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 116,708 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 116,706 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (3.4.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 109,924 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition on inside.

Fail 3 Oct 2014 109,924 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Front brake discs in poor condition on inside.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 106,033 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 106,026 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 102,620 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 102,620 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 98,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 20 Oct 2010 92,100 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 92,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 80,090 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 80,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust back box mounting rubber split

Pass 15 Sep 2008 73,510 miles

front driveshaft boots seeping grease from under clips

rear exhaust mounting rubber cracking

slight exhaust blow - manfold area

surface corrosion to front discs inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2007 67,346 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 60,233 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 52,367 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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V213 LYG is a 2000 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V213 LYG, 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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V213 LYG is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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