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V324 MJN

2000 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,990 mi
Last recorded110,990 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV324 MJN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 110,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

offside centre outrigger corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 108,146 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear wheel arches corroded

unable too assess brake pipes near side rear over shield

Fail 9 Mar 2015 108,146 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear wheel arches corroded

unable too assess brake pipes near side rear over shield

Pass 13 Feb 2014 103,610 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to assess brake pipes over near side rear exhaust shield

Pass 20 Feb 2013 98,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering feels vague on full lock, advise front wheel alignment check.

unable to assess near side rear brake pipes over exhaust shield

Fail 19 Feb 2013 98,088 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

unable to assess near side rear brake pipes over exhaust shield

Pass 15 Feb 2012 93,825 miles

slight movement at off side front lower ball joint pin into hub

unable to assess rear brake pipes over exhaust heat shiled

Fail 13 Feb 2012 93,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

both front brakes rubbing, it would appear that the braking system requires attention

unable to assess rear brake pipes over exhaust heat shiled

Pass 1 Mar 2011 89,812 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front wiper blade split but still clears the screen

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear centre stop lamp has a bulb inoperative but more than 50% still working

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 25 Feb 2011 89,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front washer jet inoperative but sufficient fluid still applied to screen

Nearside front wiper blade split but still clears the screen

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear centre stop lamp has a bulb inoperative but more than 50% still working

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 12 Feb 2010 84,988 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 84,988 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 78,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both number plates do not carry suppliers postcode

unable to inspect all brake pipes in engine bay due to covers

Fail 18 Aug 2008 78,998 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both number plates do not carry suppliers postcode

unable to inspect all brake pipes in engine bay due to covers

Pass 14 Aug 2007 73,861 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 66,242 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 63,328 miles

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

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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V324 MJN is a 2000 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V324 MJN, 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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V324 MJN is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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