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V449 HBU

2000 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,822 mi
Last recorded106,822 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV449 HBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 106,822 miles

boot switch faulty

high level stoplamp inop

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2011 97,462 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 97,329 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 88,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s blade torn slightly

Fail 23 Mar 2010 87,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s blade torn slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2009 78,137 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 78,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

offside inner side light not working

Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,478 miles

high level brake light dim

nearside inner position lamp dim

offside rear inner position lamp not working

Pass 29 Mar 2007 61,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Mar 2007 61,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 50,060 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 49,840 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 49,840 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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V449 HBU is a 2000 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V449 HBU, 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 V449 HBU registered?

V449 HBU is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V449 HBU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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