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V388 POW

2000 Renault Megane

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,032 mi
Last recorded80,032 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 POW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 80,032 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 77,651 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 74,050 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 73,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 73,094 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 67,904 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 67,904 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 62,071 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 56,234 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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V388 POW is a 2000 Renault Megane in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V388 POW, 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 V388 POW registered?

V388 POW is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V388 POW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V388 POW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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