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P580 PVM

1999 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

59,791 mi
Last recorded59,791 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 PVM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 59,791 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S & N/S REAR SILL BACKS (2.4.A.3)

some underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2016 59,791 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S & N/S REAR SILL BACKS (2.4.A.3)

some underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2015 57,066 miles

Oil leak

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

some underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2015 57,064 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

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

some underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,081 miles

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

slight noise on n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 53,208 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 51,780 miles

o/s & n/s sill backs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 47,805 miles

n/s wiper blade ends split.

slight noise on n/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 47,803 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s wiper blade ends split.

slight noise on n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 45,302 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 45,300 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,896 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 40,894 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 33,895 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2007 33,767 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2006 26,170 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both wipers have small splits

Pass 31 Aug 2005 18,207 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 18,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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P580 PVM is a 1999 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P580 PVM, 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 P580 PVM registered?

P580 PVM is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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