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F99 LPP

1996 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,648 mi
Last recorded131,648 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF99 LPP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 131,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 131,569 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 123,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 123,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 117,676 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

clutch pedal rubber worn

near side front brake pad warning wire broken

slight imbalance of front brakes

slight noise from rear brake pads

Fail 28 Jul 2008 117,552 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

clutch pedal rubber worn

near side front brake pad warning wire broken

slight imbalance of front brakes (16%)

slight noise from rear brake pads

Pass 26 Jul 2007 108,261 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

centre exhaust slightly cracking & rear exhaust clamp corroded & weak

front & rear exhaust slightly corroded.

slight corrosion front anti roll bar

Pass 25 Aug 2006 96,995 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

brake pad wires broken

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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F99 LPP is a 1996 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 86,466 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 F99 LPP, 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 30 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F99 LPP registered?

F99 LPP is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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