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V265 HCW

2000 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,861 mi
Last recorded73,861 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV265 HCW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,861 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear lens cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2013 73,158 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2013 73,158 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2012 70,289 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 70,289 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 66,949 miles

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

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

front discs rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2011 66,949 miles

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

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

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

front discs rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2010 65,229 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 65,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 62,625 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 62,625 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 56,972 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 51,579 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 46,430 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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V265 HCW is a 2000 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V265 HCW, 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 V265 HCW registered?

V265 HCW is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 February 2000.

Is V265 HCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V265 HCW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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