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J18 GML

1999 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,839 mi
Last recorded86,839 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 GML
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 86,839 miles

Battery insecure

brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 84,482 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 12 Jul 2010 84,482 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2009 79,220 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 74,582 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 70,641 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 64,150 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2005 53,467 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 53,467 miles

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

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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J18 GML is a 1999 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 J18 GML, 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 J18 GML registered?

J18 GML is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is J18 GML safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 GML shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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