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J4 KXU

1999 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,314 mi
Last recorded145,314 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 KXU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 145,314 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 145,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 130,011 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 7 Sep 2010 130,011 miles

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

n/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 3 Sep 2009 115,792 miles

all tyres on or near limit

both rear wheel bearings have slight noise

n/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

Fail 28 Aug 2008 106,404 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f,n/s/r, &o/s/f tyres nearing limit

steering rack damp

Pass 28 Aug 2008 106,404 miles

n/s/f,n/s/r, &o/s/f tyres nearing limit

steering rack damp

Pass 30 Aug 2007 101,479 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 101,479 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 96,640 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 96,640 miles

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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J4 KXU is a 1999 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J4 KXU, 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 J4 KXU registered?

J4 KXU is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for J4 KXU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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