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W309 OCB

2000 Renault Megan

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,117 mi
Last recorded90,117 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Renault Megan73,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW309 OCB
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 90,117 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 85,008 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 85,001 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 83,010 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 82,816 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 79,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2013 76,615 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 76,615 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 73,900 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 73,900 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 67,890 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 67,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 57,524 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 57,524 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,880 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,296 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 28,296 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 19,383 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 19,383 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 10,416 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megan?

Based on 2,939 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
6,350
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 66
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
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W309 OCB is a 2000 Renault Megan in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Renault Megan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 73,854 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 Megan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W309 OCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megan typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Renault Megan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W309 OCB is a 2000 Renault Megan, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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