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V252 MMY

2000 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,710 mi
Last recorded80,710 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV252 MMY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Tape fitted on both door mirrors

Fail 26 Mar 2015 80,663 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Tape fitted on both door mirrors

Pass 2 Apr 2014 75,255 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 75,255 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 70,567 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 70,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,740 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall heavily perished 185/60/15

offside rear tyre sidewall heavily perished 185/60/15

Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,495 miles

near side front tyre close to limit

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

offside front headlight beam image poor

slight leak on power steering pump

Fail 28 Mar 2011 61,495 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

near side front tyre close to limit

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

offside front headlight beam image poor

slight leak on power steering pump

Pass 19 Mar 2010 56,061 miles

Fuel level very low

rear brakes squeal

slight judder on both front brakes

Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,810 miles

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

both front brake discs wearing and slightly scored on inners

both rear tyres slight cracking on outer treads

Fail 16 Mar 2009 52,810 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front brake discs wearing and slightly scored on inners

both rear tyres slight cracking on outer treads

Fail 26 Mar 2008 48,796 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

enging drive pullys

front reg plate

n/s/door mirror missing

reartyres cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,796 miles

enging drive pullys

front reg plate

n/s/door mirror missing

reartyres cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,337 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,890 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 39,890 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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V252 MMY is a 2000 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V252 MMY, 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 V252 MMY registered?

V252 MMY is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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