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V269 HCW

2000 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

118,569 mi
Last recorded118,569 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV269 HCW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2012 118,569 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2011 103,149 miles

offside rear door does not open

Fail 23 Mar 2011 103,149 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s raer door do not open

Fail 1 Apr 2010 87,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn to wear bars and advanced wear on inner edge

offside inner side light not working

offside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2010 87,710 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre worn to wear bars and advanced wear on inner edge

offside inner side light not working

offside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2009 70,904 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 70,904 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 67,152 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 67,152 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 62,754 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 62,754 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet difficult to open

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear number plate starting to separate

Fail 27 Mar 2006 56,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 56,477 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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V269 HCW is a 2000 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 V269 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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V269 HCW is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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