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M14 DBW

1999 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,736 mi
Last recorded163,736 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 DBW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 163,736 miles

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

exhaust system slightly insecure due to a deteriorated hanger

Fail 14 Mar 2013 163,694 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust system slightly insecure due to a deteriorated hanger

Pass 15 Mar 2012 148,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 137,537 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 129,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 129,434 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 129,412 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front tyre split in side wall not to cords

Pass 14 Feb 2009 122,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 110,499 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 106,627 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 92,243 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 92,243 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M14 DBW is a 1999 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M14 DBW, 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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M14 DBW is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 July 1999.

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