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V153 LHB

2000 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,911 mi
Last recorded75,911 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV153 LHB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 75,911 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear lateral crossbar corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2012 75,909 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear lateral crossbar corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 73,148 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 73,148 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 69,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 69,320 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 63,796 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 63,795 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 56,857 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 56,857 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 51,866 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 51,866 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 46,391 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 46,391 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 42,411 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 42,411 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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V153 LHB is a 2000 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V153 LHB, 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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V153 LHB is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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