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X541 VNW

2000 Renault Megan

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,300 mi
Last recorded73,300 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Megan73,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX541 VNW
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 73,300 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 66,691 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 66,689 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 59,632 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 59,632 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 54,385 miles

Both rear tyres deteriortated (cracking)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Lower engine stabilizer worn, advise replacement

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 54,385 miles

Both rear tyres deteriortated (cracking)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Lower engine stabilizer worn, advise replacement

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 51,497 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 49,363 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front tyres scrubbed on edges of tread

power steering pump noisy

rear brake discs corroded

washer jets need adjusting

Pass 31 Jul 2010 49,363 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front tyres scrubbed on edges of tread

power steering pump noisy

rear brake discs corroded

washer jets need adjusting

Pass 23 Jul 2009 43,308 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 43,307 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 42,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 37,501 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 33,506 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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X541 VNW is a 2000 Renault Megan in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X541 VNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X541 VNW registered?

X541 VNW is a 2000 Renault Megan, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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