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V342 LHB

2000 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,395 mi
Last recorded186,395 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV342 LHB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 186,395 miles

High level stop lamp may not be connected

Fail 19 Sep 2016 186,395 miles

High level stop lamp may not be connected

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 172,379 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 172,379 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 163,684 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 152,613 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 152,613 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 141,786 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 141,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 132,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 132,231 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 121,286 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 112,695 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 102,728 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 102,728 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 91,429 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 77,468 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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V342 LHB is a 2000 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 V342 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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What year was V342 LHB registered?

V342 LHB is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V342 LHB safe to buy?

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