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V259 KLC

2000 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,633 mi
Last recorded169,633 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV259 KLC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 169,633 miles

rear torsion bar badly coroded

Fail 12 Jan 2017 169,633 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear torsion bar badly coroded

Pass 2 Jan 2016 167,779 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre punctured

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

underbody corrosion in places

Fail 30 Dec 2015 167,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre punctured

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

underbody corrosion in places

Pass 20 Dec 2014 157,646 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014
Fail 31 Dec 2013 146,247 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 127,230 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011
Fail 10 Jun 2011

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 120,163 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 114,631 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 108,480 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 103,912 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 98,743 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 98,743 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V259 KLC is a 2000 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 V259 KLC, 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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V259 KLC is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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