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R789 SBL

1999 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,625 mi
Last recorded82,625 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 SBL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 82,625 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 74,668 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 66,127 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 60,538 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 60,538 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

screew in tread of o/s/rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2005 56,119 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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R789 SBL is a 1999 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R789 SBL, 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 R789 SBL registered?

R789 SBL is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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The MOT history for R789 SBL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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