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V458 ABW

2000 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,721 mi
Last recorded123,721 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV458 ABW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 123,721 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2010 112,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 103,777 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 99,602 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 99,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

adv rear exhaust corroded

adv unable to see thickness of front inner brake pads

Pass 1 Aug 2007 92,992 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 92,992 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 86,117 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 78,789 miles

o/s/f tyre about 2mm left

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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V458 ABW is a 2000 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V458 ABW, 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 V458 ABW registered?

V458 ABW is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is V458 ABW safe to buy?

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