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V457 KOV

2000 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,601 mi
Last recorded123,601 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV457 KOV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 123,601 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2011

Rear Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 114,895 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 102,834 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 88,789 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre slight cut and cracking

Fail 2 Dec 2008 88,789 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

offside rear tyre slight cut and cracking

Fail 13 Nov 2007 75,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 75,683 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 63,418 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 51,426 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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V457 KOV is a 2000 Renault Megane in Green 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 V457 KOV, 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 V457 KOV registered?

V457 KOV is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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