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V338 HVK

2000 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,018 mi
Last recorded104,018 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV338 HVK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 104,018 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 103,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 87,098 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slight corrosion

unable to check full length of adult seatbelt nearside rear due to child seat fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2011 87,098 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slight corrosion

unable to check full length of adult seatbelt nearside rear due to child seat fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2010 79,619 miles

both front tyres on 2mm on outter edges

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 24 Nov 2010

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres on 2mm on outter edges

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 27 Nov 2009 74,395 miles

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

slight corrosion and wear to front brake discs

Fail 26 Nov 2009 74,392 miles

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

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

slight corrosion and wear to front brake discs

Fail 27 Nov 2008 68,795 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight corrosion and wear to front brake discs

slight tear in nearside wiper blade

Pass 27 Nov 2008 68,795 miles

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

slight corrosion and wear to front brake discs

slight tear in nearside wiper blade

Pass 28 Nov 2007 61,017 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre outter wall cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2007 61,017 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre outter wall cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2006 52,520 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 46,945 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly.

heater plug light staying on, on dash.

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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V338 HVK is a 2000 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V338 HVK, 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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V338 HVK is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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