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R16 PRU

1999 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,526 mi
Last recorded95,526 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 PRU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 95,526 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 81,460 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 72,157 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 72,157 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 71,549 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 71,047 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 66,901 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 66,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 63,815 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 63,851 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2006 58,384 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 58,384 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2005 51,402 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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R16 PRU is a 1999 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R16 PRU, 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 R16 PRU registered?

R16 PRU is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is R16 PRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 PRU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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