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V397 UOT

2000 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,399 mi
Last recorded92,399 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 UOT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 92,399 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 81,871 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 81,871 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 70,041 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 59,231 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2008 59,231 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 48,490 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 37,378 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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V397 UOT is a 2000 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V397 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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What year was V397 UOT registered?

V397 UOT is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V397 UOT safe to buy?

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