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N111 ELG

1999 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,210 mi
Last recorded113,210 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 ELG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 113,210 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 113,206 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 111,529 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 111,529 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 106,536 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

evap tank insecure

rear chassis brace corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2014 106,536 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

evap tank insecure

rear chassis brace corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 102,166 miles

Oil leak

both front anti roll bar bushes very worn

n/s/ center brake pipe corroded

n/s/f brake flexi hose has slight cracking

Fail 5 Sep 2013 102,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

both front anti roll bar bushes very worn

n/s/ center brake pipe corroded

n/s/f brake flexi hose has slight cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2012 96,365 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 96,364 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 87,924 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 2 Sep 2011 87,916 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 28 May 2010 76,880 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 71,976 miles

air bag light staying on

Fail 17 Jun 2009 71,976 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light staying on

nearside front pads and dis looks like CV grease has got on to them

second rubber mount on the back box is in very poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2008 66,572 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2007 60,702 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 60,702 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 54,089 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 45,462 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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N111 ELG is a 1999 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N111 ELG, 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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N111 ELG is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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