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L14 ESY

1999 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,801 mi
Last recorded89,801 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 ESY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 89,801 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle not holed or excessive at time of test or are in non prescribed areas

Fail 20 Nov 2013 89,801 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle not holed or excessive at time of test or are in non prescribed areas

Fail 26 Nov 2012 88,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 88,876 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 87,765 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 87,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 86,755 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 86,755 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 85,901 miles

n/s and o/s front wheels have slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2008 84,787 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 84,787 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight play in n/s of rack

Pass 26 Nov 2007 83,549 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 83,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 83,191 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 83,191 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 70,151 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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L14 ESY is a 1999 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L14 ESY, 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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L14 ESY is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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