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V346 DRU

2000 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,131 mi
Last recorded120,131 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV346 DRU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 120,131 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and has sidewall damage

rear exhaust rubber snapped

washers weak

Fail 3 Apr 2012 120,131 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and has sidewall damage

rear exhaust rubber snapped

washers weak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 115,050 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 115,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 109,576 miles

NOTE ignition switch faulty

NOTE plastic covers fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

STRONGLY ADVISE damage/rust to n/s rear outer wheel arch

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s rear door step/top of sill rusty

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

check operation of centre stop lamp

n/s front indicator 'pale'

o/s rear outer wheel arch rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2010 109,576 miles

NOTE ignition switch faulty

NOTE plastic covers fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

STRONGLY ADVISE damage/rust to n/s rear outer wheel arch

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s rear door step/top of sill rusty

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

check operation of centre stop lamp

n/s front indicator 'pale'

o/s rear outer wheel arch rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2009 103,382 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 96,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 96,429 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 86,090 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGE

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 75,457 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 75,384 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

slight bind to nearside rear brake

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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V346 DRU is a 2000 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V346 DRU, 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 V346 DRU registered?

V346 DRU is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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