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V221 LYG

2000 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,512 mi
Last recorded115,512 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV221 LYG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 115,512 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sides front brake pads unable to see

both sides front wiper rubber slightly split but still clearing the screen

front exhaust joint deteriorated

offside and near side rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear slightly roughness in wheel bearing

rear exhaust slightly insecure

vehicle test under the wet condition

Fail 20 Nov 2012 115,512 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sides front brake pads unable to see

both sides front wiper rubber slightly split but still clearing the screen

front exhaust joint deteriorated

offside and near side rear wheel arch slightly corroded

rear exhaust slightly insecure

vehicle test under the wet condition

Pass 17 Feb 2011 89,773 miles

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

offside front brake disc is corroded slightly on its inner face

rear metal support bar corroded

rear number plate is discolored slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2010 88,062 miles

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 88,062 miles

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

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

front discs are corroded slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2009 84,594 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 81,138 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 81,138 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 77,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 77,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 68,463 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2006 68,463 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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V221 LYG is a 2000 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V221 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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V221 LYG is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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