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J12 AHS

1999 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,802 mi
Last recorded114,802 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 AHS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 114,802 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Slight movement in both steering rack ends

Fail 7 Feb 2011 114,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Slight movement in both steering rack ends

Pass 22 Aug 2009 103,923 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 101,892 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 101,888 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 97,554 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 97,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 84,507 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perished on inner wall

Fail 12 Aug 2006 84,507 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished on inner wall

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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J12 AHS is a 1999 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J12 AHS, 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 J12 AHS registered?

J12 AHS is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is J12 AHS safe to buy?

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