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V217 LNO

2000 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

126,869 mi
Last recorded126,869 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV217 LNO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 126,869 miles

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

centre brake light inop

Fail 18 May 2012 126,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

centre brake light inop

Fail 26 May 2011 119,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

rear boot catch faulty

Pass 26 May 2011 119,297 miles

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

rear boot catch faulty

Fail 20 May 2010 114,583 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 114,583 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 110,479 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 110,476 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 102,505 miles

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2007 91,402 miles

Rear ewxhaust box slightly deteriorated

Rear wiper blade split

Spare tyre flat

Fail 6 Feb 2007 91,400 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade torn

spare tyre flat

Pass 13 Dec 2005 78,913 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 78,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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V217 LNO is a 2000 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 V217 LNO, 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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V217 LNO is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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