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V316 JSC

2000 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,421 mi
Last recorded153,421 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV316 JSC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2011 153,421 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

also oil leak around cam belt area!! under vehicle

crack in front number plate

Pass 11 Nov 2010 146,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

new front brake discs and pads fitted but brakes still 22% out of balance

slight play offside front steering rack arm inner ball shank joint

very slight movement nearside front track rod end

Fail 11 Nov 2010 146,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs inner surface worn

slight play offside front steering rack arm inner ball shank joint

very slight movement nearside front track rod end

Pass 13 Nov 2009 133,432 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2009 133,428 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Oil level low

Pass 28 Nov 2008 121,537 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 108,867 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 108,867 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 94,047 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 93,922 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 76,023 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V316 JSC is a 2000 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V316 JSC, 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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V316 JSC is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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