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V241 GUJ

2000 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,645 mi
Last recorded162,645 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV241 GUJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 162,645 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 162,643 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

exhaust knocking body

Pass 30 Apr 2012 152,110 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 152,110 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 137,452 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2011 137,452 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2011 136,963 miles

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 22 Feb 2010 123,633 miles

lateral bar next to rear axle corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2010 123,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

lateral bar next to rear axle corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2009 107,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f steering play

rear no plate deterioated

Pass 21 Jan 2009 107,582 miles

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

n/s/f steering play

rear no plate deterioated

Pass 23 Jan 2008 93,821 miles

rear no plate deteriated

underside some areas corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2008 93,131 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

corroded some areas underside

rear no plate deteriated

Pass 23 Nov 2006 78,375 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 66,885 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 66,885 miles

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

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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V241 GUJ is a 2000 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V241 GUJ, 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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V241 GUJ is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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