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V224 MGY

2000 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,604 mi
Last recorded116,604 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV224 MGY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 116,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 116,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perished.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 115,021 miles

body work damage all round.

Fail 11 Feb 2014 115,021 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

body work damage all round.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 113,956 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r tyre perished.

rear exhausst rubbers broken but exhaust still secure.

Fail 15 Feb 2013 113,956 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r tyre perished.

rear exhausst rubbers broken but exhaust still secure.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 112,804 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/r body.

rear exhaust rubbers perished.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 111,816 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 111,816 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 110,949 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 108,531 miles

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

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

both front tyres void of tread on inner edge

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 26 Nov 2007 101,298 miles

N/S/R TYRE TWO DEEP GOUGES IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

Pass 27 Nov 2006 90,490 miles

BOTH N/S TYRES CUTS IN OUTER SIDEWALLS,AND THE N/S/F HAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 24 Nov 2005 78,598 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BADLY CORRODED

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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V224 MGY is a 2000 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V224 MGY, 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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V224 MGY is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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