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V406 EPW

2000 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,919 mi
Last recorded120,919 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV406 EPW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 120,919 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2015 120,919 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 117,324 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel arch corroded....no jagged edge

Fail 6 Jan 2014 117,322 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r wheel arch corroded....no jagged edge

Pass 17 Jan 2013 113,760 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade split at end

Fail 14 Jan 2013 113,738 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade split at end

Pass 3 Jan 2012 108,424 miles

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

one of two n/s/r tail lights not working

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Jan 2011 103,898 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 103,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 98,692 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

Fail 18 Jan 2010 98,642 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

cut in o/s/r tyre inner side wall , no cords visible, but advise replacement

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

Pass 12 Jan 2009 91,776 miles

exhaust rear box rusty

Fail 12 Jan 2009 91,776 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rear box rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2008 83,763 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 83,763 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 76,609 miles

both front brake discs are wearing thin

Fail 8 Jan 2007 76,609 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs are wearing thin

Pass 10 Jan 2006 69,347 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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V406 EPW is a 2000 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V406 EPW, 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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V406 EPW is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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