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V388 UOT

2000 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,340 mi
Last recorded133,340 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 UOT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2014 133,340 miles

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

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

advise rear exhaust hanger

Pass 5 Dec 2014 133,340 miles

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

advise rear exhaust hanger

Pass 13 Dec 2013 129,366 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 129,334 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 125,156 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 125,094 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 121,271 miles

rear axle auxiliary tie rod corroded non prescribed area

Pass 7 Jan 2011 115,784 miles

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

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

mounting at front of rear box missing

rear x bar in front of axle corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2011 115,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

mounting at front of rear box missing

rear x bar in front of axle corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 110,415 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust mountings deterioraring

rear floorpan x bar corroded not structural as vsi information

Pass 12 Dec 2008 104,975 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 97,821 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise rear axle brace bar corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2006 90,204 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 90,010 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 82,040 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 82,040 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 UOT 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 62.5%.

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 V388 UOT, 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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V388 UOT is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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