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C8 UPG

1999 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,196 mi
Last recorded104,196 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 UPG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 104,196 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear arches slightly corroded

rear brake disks corroded

rear inner sills slightly corroded

slight under body corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2014 104,188 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 101,384 miles

both sills and under floor corroded no holes

drivers seat wobbley but secure

rear hand and foot brake just good enough

rear wheel arches corroded no sharp edges

Fail 29 Aug 2013 101,384 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sills and under floor corroded no holes

drivers seat wobbley but secure

rear hand and foot brake just good enough

rear wheel arches corroded no sharp edges

Pass 6 Aug 2012 98,706 miles

n/s/f tyre bold both edges just on limit

Fail 30 Jul 2012 98,682 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre bold both edges just on limit

Pass 9 May 2011 94,450 miles

both front tyres low

Fail 9 May 2011 94,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

both front tyres low

front pads low

rear pads low and discs thin

Pass 18 Feb 2010 81,554 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 81,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 63,029 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 16 Feb 2009 63,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 8 Feb 2008 59,486 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 59,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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C8 UPG is a 1999 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C8 UPG, 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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C8 UPG is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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