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V338 NWU

2000 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,226 mi
Last recorded121,226 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV338 NWU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 121,226 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 110,872 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 110,872 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 105,022 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 100,926 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 94,095 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 94,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 84,722 miles

boot lock missing

slight play in the steering

Pass 2 Mar 2007 77,001 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 77,001 miles

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

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

ADVISE O/S FRONT TYRE AT 2mm

ADVISE SLIGHT CONTAMINATION TO FRONT DISCS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

STRONG ADVISE N/S FRONT TYRE AT 1-6mm

Pass 2 Mar 2006 65,622 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 65,622 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 NWU is a 2000 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NWU, 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 NWU is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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