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V312 JVK

2000 Renault Megane

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,244 mi
Last recorded124,244 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV312 JVK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 124,244 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 124,242 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine lower stablizer worn

engine oil leak excessive

Pass 20 Jun 2008 117,359 miles

BOLTS MISSING OUT ON TIMEING BELT COVERS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

N/S/F FOG LIGHT CRACKED AND INOP

O/S/F WIPERBLADE SPLIT

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 117,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 117,301 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2008 117,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

DENTS ON N/S/F WING

ENGINE MISSFIREING

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

N/S/F FOG LIGHT BROKEN AND INOP

O/S/F WIPERBLADE SPLIT

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 102,543 miles

DENT ON N/S/F WING

ENGINE MISSFIREING

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

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

N/S/F FOG LIGHT INOP

O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 31 May 2006 82,419 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V312 JVK is a 2000 Renault Megane in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V312 JVK, 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 V312 JVK registered?

V312 JVK is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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