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ECZ 5850

1999 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,898 mi
Last recorded85,898 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 5850
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 85,898 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 81,860 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine /// gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine gearbox lower stabilizer bush worn

n/s/f o/s/f tyres worn on outer edges and perishing 195/60/15

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 79,003 miles

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

rear exhaust box badley rusted.

Fail 16 Apr 2018 78,974 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust box badley rusted.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 76,592 miles

Oil leak ()

rear engine rear stabilizer bush worn and has movement

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2016 73,757 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

power steering pipe damp no leaks found

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2016 73,757 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror cover missing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

power steering pipe damp no leaks found

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 70,083 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2014 70,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2013 63,857 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 58,669 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 58,669 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 52,040 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 52,039 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 3 Feb 2010 45,829 miles

Baby seat fitted to nearside rear.

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread.

Offside rear seat belt fraying.

Offside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit and deteriorated on outer sidewall.

Rear exhaust silencer in rusty and poor condition.

Rear lateral bar rusted through badly.

Rear number plate cracked.

Fail 3 Feb 2010 45,829 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Baby seat fitted to nearside rear.

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread.

Offside rear seat belt fraying.

Offside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit and deteriorated on outer sidewall.

Offside wiper blade slightly smeary.

Rear exhaust silencer in rusty and poor condition.

Rear lateral bar rusted through badly.

Rear number plate cracked.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 41,910 miles

off side rear light lens has tape over hole in lens

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded and exhaust pipe in front of rear silencer has been damaged

rear cross support in front of wheels has corrosion holes in it

Pass 30 Jan 2008 38,939 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 38,910 miles

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 32,631 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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ECZ 5850 is a 1999 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1999 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 77,570 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ECZ 5850, 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 ECZ 5850 registered?

ECZ 5850 is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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