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V228 LNO

2000 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,504 mi
Last recorded70,504 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 LNO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 70,504 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and deteriorated

offside front outer constant velocity gaiter loose on its housing but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 27 May 2013 70,494 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and deteriorated

offside front outer constant velocity gaiter loose on its housing but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 28 May 2012 65,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

Fail 26 May 2012 65,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

Fail 25 May 2011 56,335 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 56,335 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 40,284 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,415 miles

front brake discs corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,821 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 37,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,387 miles

all tyre walls perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2006 30,546 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 LNO is a 2000 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 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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What year was V228 LNO registered?

V228 LNO is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V228 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V228 LNO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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