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V448 FSS

2000 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,672 mi
Last recorded105,672 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV448 FSS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 105,672 miles

o/s front rack slight play

Fail 14 Feb 2012 105,672 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

o/s front rack slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2011 103,256 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 101,337 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 94,184 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 88,472 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 88,472 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 80,714 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 80,714 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 65,571 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 65,462 miles

Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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V448 FSS is a 2000 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V448 FSS, 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 V448 FSS registered?

V448 FSS is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V448 FSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V448 FSS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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