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V275 ETH

2000 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,542 mi
Last recorded64,542 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV275 ETH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 64,542 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 61,764 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2013 61,764 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,781 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 52,794 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 52,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,948 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 48,907 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 45,398 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 45,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 45,381 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 43,335 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 43,335 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 37,961 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EXTREME OUTER EDGES

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER LEAKING SLIGHT

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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V275 ETH 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 V275 ETH, 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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V275 ETH is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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