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K40 TAY

1999 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,334 mi
Last recorded62,334 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 TAY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,334 miles

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

all tyres worn on edges

rear axel (bolt on) bracing bar corroded through

Pass 23 Sep 2010 58,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

corrosion on non structual rear crossmember

drivers side rear number plate lamp not as bright as passenger side

nearsde rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 23 Sep 2010 58,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion on non structual rear crossmember

drivers side rear number plate lamp not as bright as passenger side

nearsde rear tyre wearing on outside edge

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 TAY is a 1999 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TAY, 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 TAY registered?

K40 TAY is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is K40 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 TAY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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