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525 BAD

1999 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,074 mi
Last recorded73,074 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration525 BAD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 73,074 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2024 72,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive various locations (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 71,271 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All Rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 71,271 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All Rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 70,013 miles

Coolant leak on to gearbox ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 68,395 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 67,089 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 67,088 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 65,980 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 64,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 64,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 62,881 miles

Coolant leak above gearbox ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section joint (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 62,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak above gearbox ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 61,384 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 55,784 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 52,994 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 49,818 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 49,815 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 46,096 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 42,397 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 40,940 miles

front disks corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2010 40,937 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front disks corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2009 38,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 35,407 miles

o/s/r outer pad wearing close to legal limit

Pass 30 Nov 2007 32,262 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 28,930 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 27,159 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

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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525 BAD is a 1999 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 77,570 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 525 BAD, 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 27 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 525 BAD registered?

525 BAD is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is 525 BAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 525 BAD shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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