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X198 CMW

2000 Renault Megan

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,811 mi
Last recorded81,811 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Renault Megan73,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX198 CMW
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 81,811 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 81,811 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front disc inner edges corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 70,189 miles

all disce worn

Fail 24 Aug 2010 70,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all disce worn

Pass 2 Feb 2009 64,432 miles

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

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

front wiper blades starting to split

unable to check centre seat belt due to baby seat fitted

unable to check n/s/r seat belt,due to baby seat fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2008 59,329 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 59,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 53,913 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 48,237 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 23 Jan 2006 48,237 miles

near side front tyre cut on outer wall

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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X198 CMW is a 2000 Renault Megan in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 X198 CMW, 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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What year was X198 CMW registered?

X198 CMW is a 2000 Renault Megan, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is X198 CMW safe to buy?

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