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K40 BAM

1999 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,624 mi
Last recorded46,624 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 BAM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 46,624 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 45,847 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 45,847 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Pass 13 May 2013 44,971 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 43,954 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 43,155 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 43,155 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2010 42,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 40,792 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 40,792 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 39,905 miles

Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 38,171 miles

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

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

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

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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K40 BAM is a 1999 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K40 BAM, 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

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What year was K40 BAM registered?

K40 BAM is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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