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V234 GSN

2000 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

101,527 mi
Last recorded101,527 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV234 GSN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 101,527 miles

corrosion to both sills

front discs corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2011 101,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs corroded

corrosion to both sills

Pass 8 Nov 2010 96,942 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 96,942 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 93,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

suspect water pump noise/graiting. may cause engine damage if belt becomes displaced

Pass 4 Nov 2008 90,607 miles

noise from engine timing belt area - water pump, pulley

Fail 31 Oct 2008 90,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

noise from engine timing belt area - water pump, pulley

Pass 29 Oct 2007 86,571 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread

nearside wiper blade torn at end of blade

Fail 29 Oct 2007 86,568 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread

nearside wiper blade torn at end of blade

Pass 28 Nov 2006 75,099 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 75,099 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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V234 GSN is a 2000 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 V234 GSN, 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 V234 GSN registered?

V234 GSN is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V234 GSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V234 GSN shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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