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V287 FBX

2000 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

258,987 mi
Last recorded258,987 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV287 FBX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 258,987 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 258,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 308,278 miles

underside corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2014 308,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jul 2013 306,371 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 306,371 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 302,190 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 302,190 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 294,186 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 293,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 289,350 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 289,350 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 284,939 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 284,939 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 280,336 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 275,430 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 269,338 miles

AIR BAG MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON.

FREE PLAY IN TOP STEERING COLUMN BUSH.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN INNER STEERING RACK JOINT,N/S.

TEMPORARY HORN SWITCH FITTED.

Fail 18 Jan 2006 269,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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V287 FBX is a 2000 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V287 FBX, 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 V287 FBX registered?

V287 FBX is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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