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V240 MCA

2000 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,212 mi
Last recorded83,212 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV240 MCA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 83,212 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 83,206 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 79,545 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 72,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre stop light not working

o/s front disc corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2014 72,660 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre stop light not working

o/s front disc corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 65,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 65,775 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 57,846 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s rear tyre sidewall perished/cracking 185/60/15h

Pass 6 Jan 2012 51,338 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres wearing low

both front wiper blades split but still clear screen

both rear tyres slightly perished

mid/rear exhaust sections corroded

minor leak of exhaust gases from centre section

nearside rear tyre wearing low

slight play offside front ball end of steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2011 45,332 miles

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

rear brace bar badly corroded not structral

slight play to offside steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2010 38,107 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 31,239 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 28,111 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 28,111 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 23,449 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 19,380 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 19,380 miles

Inner Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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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V240 MCA is a 2000 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V240 MCA, 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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V240 MCA is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2000.

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