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V257 JOD

2000 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,939 mi
Last recorded40,939 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2007
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 JOD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2007 40,939 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 40,933 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

front and rear tyres odd sizes

Pass 5 Jul 2006 32,063 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 29,881 miles

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

small cracks on both rear tyre side walls

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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V257 JOD is a 2000 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V257 JOD, 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 V257 JOD registered?

V257 JOD is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V257 JOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V257 JOD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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