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V251 ETH

2000 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

58,385 mi
Last recorded58,385 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 ETH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 58,385 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill has slight damage and corrosion.

Fail 8 May 2017 58,385 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Sill has slight damage and corrosion.

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

Pass 7 May 2016 55,857 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 55,857 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,889 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,387 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 46,387 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 42,607 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 42,607 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)

rear exhaust box very badly deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2012 39,365 miles

n/s washer jet not working

Fail 2 May 2012 39,329 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s washer jet not working

Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,808 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,623 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 31,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2009 27,960 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 27,783 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 26,643 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Apr 2007 25,528 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 24,170 miles

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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V251 ETH is a 2000 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V251 ETH, 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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V251 ETH is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V251 ETH shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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