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P66 TAB

1999 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,262 mi
Last recorded84,262 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP66 TAB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2015 84,262 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

corrosion around bonnet latch.bonnet still secure

Pass 2 Feb 2015 84,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

corrosion around bonnet latch.bonnet still secure

Pass 29 Jan 2014 68,063 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 68,061 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 61,093 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 61,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 54,041 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 54,039 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2010 53,940 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 53,938 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 53,532 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 52,085 miles

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

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

nsr tyre cracking

osr tyre cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2007 50,782 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 50,782 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 48,945 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 45,749 miles

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

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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P66 TAB is a 1999 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P66 TAB, 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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P66 TAB is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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