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8955 RU

1999 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,220 mi
Last recorded98,220 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8955 RU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,350cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2009 98,220 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 98,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front cross member heavly corroded and pitting

movement on handbrake lever

strong advise front discs heavly worn and correded

Pass 16 Jan 2009 83,657 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

front panel starting to deteriorate

front sub frame starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Dec 2008 83,633 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front sub framed starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Dec 2007 81,474 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 81,474 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2006 73,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 73,788 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 64,169 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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8955 RU is a 1999 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 8955 RU, 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 8955 RU registered?

8955 RU is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is 8955 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8955 RU shows 9 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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