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V389 JKR

2000 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,383 mi
Last recorded118,383 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV389 JKR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 118,383 miles

ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRIVER'S VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

Fail 25 Jun 2012 118,383 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

ENGINE OIL OVER FILLED

ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRIVER'S VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALLS DAMAGED 185/65/15H

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY SPLIT & NAIL IN TREAD 185/65/15H

SCREW IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 29 Jun 2011 111,005 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

REAR WIPER SPLIT O/E

Fail 28 Jun 2011 110,982 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

REAR WIPER SPLIT O/E

Pass 29 Jun 2010 106,173 miles

FRONT WIPERS SPLIT

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR BULB DETERIORATING

Fail 29 Jun 2010 106,173 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

FRONT WIPERS SPLIT

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR BULB DETERIORATING

Pass 26 Jan 2009 97,734 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 92,014 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 85,441 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 78,928 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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V389 JKR is a 2000 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V389 JKR, 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 V389 JKR registered?

V389 JKR is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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