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L5 ODG

1999 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,340 mi
Last recorded100,340 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 ODG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 100,340 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust rubber 1 of 3 not fitted to back box

Rear lateral bar corroded away

Fail 11 Oct 2016 100,340 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust rubber 1 of 3 not fitted to back box

Rear lateral bar corroded away

Pass 7 Sep 2015 93,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear lateral bar corroded away/missing

Fail 26 Aug 2015 93,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear lateral bar corroded away/missing

Pass 9 Sep 2014 86,254 miles

Rear lateral bar corroded away

Fail 2 Sep 2014 86,148 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear lateral bar corroded away

Pass 2 Sep 2013 79,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2013 79,025 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 71,820 miles

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

rear cross strengthening bar corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 71,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

rear cross strengthening bar corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 65,341 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 65,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear lateral vibration bar holed corroded requires replacing

rust to front brake discs

Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,503 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 56,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 56,054 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 48,897 miles

rear exh silencer in poor condition / rear axle brace bar very corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2008 48,897 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear exh silencer in poor condition / rear axle brace bar very corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2007 45,896 miles

Cross Bar in front of rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2006 41,515 miles

Both front brake discs rusted on inner suface.

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

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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L5 ODG is a 1999 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 L5 ODG, 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 L5 ODG registered?

L5 ODG is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is L5 ODG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 ODG shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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