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ELZ 5020

1999 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,763 mi
Last recorded93,763 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 5020
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 93,763 miles

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

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

boot lid does not open

nearside rear seat base missing

Pass 23 Aug 2010 93,000 miles

coolant level low

front brake discs rusty

Fail 19 Aug 2010 92,999 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant level low

front brake discs rusty

nearside front wiper blade torn

Pass 3 Jul 2009 91,198 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 91,198 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 89,209 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 89,208 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 86,428 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

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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ELZ 5020 is a 1999 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ELZ 5020, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ELZ 5020?

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What year was ELZ 5020 registered?

ELZ 5020 is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is ELZ 5020 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 5020 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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