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V357 MJB

2000 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

110,987 mi
Last recorded110,987 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV357 MJB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2014 110,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 110,987 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 103,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

movement in exhaust front joint

Pass 14 Feb 2013 103,275 miles

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

movement in exhaust front joint

Pass 14 Feb 2012 95,290 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 84,300 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 84,300 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 81,301 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 81,301 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 77,856 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 77,856 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 70,933 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 70,933 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 62,351 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear number plates in poor condition

rear wiper worn out

Pass 19 Sep 2006 62,351 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear number plates in poor condition

rear wiper worn out

Pass 26 Aug 2005 53,427 miles

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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V357 MJB is a 2000 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V357 MJB, 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 V357 MJB registered?

V357 MJB is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V357 MJB shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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