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V228 LBF

2000 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,429 mi
Last recorded138,429 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 LBF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 138,429 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 138,424 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 130,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 129,945 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s/mirror cover missing

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2008 123,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 123,686 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 123,536 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear wiper excessively worn

Pass 22 Feb 2007 118,551 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 114,086 miles

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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V228 LBF is a 2000 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V228 LBF, 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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V228 LBF is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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