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V215 MBT

2000 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,587 mi
Last recorded98,587 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV215 MBT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 98,587 miles

Engine vibrates due to fault on engine system

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 98,587 miles

Engine vibrates due to fault on engine system

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 93,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 93,471 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 89,744 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 83,657 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 80,046 miles

Rear anti vibration bar corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2013 80,046 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear anti vibration bar corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 76,079 miles

Rear anti-vibration bar corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2012 76,055 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear anti-vibration bar corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2011 71,480 miles

rear strengthening bar corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2010 67,037 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 66,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 61,937 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 61,729 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 56,381 miles

Advise o/s front tyre wearing low on inside.

Fail 16 Nov 2007 50,182 miles

Advise rear silencer outer skin corroded.

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 50,182 miles

Advise rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 41,800 miles

Advise front tyres down to 2mm on edges.

Advise rear silencer outer skin tatty and coming away.

Pass 14 Nov 2005 35,520 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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V215 MBT is a 2000 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V215 MBT, 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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V215 MBT is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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