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S104 UVU

1999 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,835 mi
Last recorded108,835 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS104 UVU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 108,835 miles

Engine is leaking oil badly.

Exhaust front pipe mounting clamp is loose and rattles - (still supporting pipe)

Offside front fog lamp lens is damaged.

Offside front headlamp lens is stone chipped and pin holed.

Rubber bush connecting front anti roll bar to nearside wishbone has some play.

Fail 21 Apr 2010 108,835 miles

Engine is leaking oil badly.

Exhaust front pipe mounting clamp is loose and rattles - (still supporting pipe)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front fog lamp lens is damaged.

Offside front headlamp lens is stone chipped and pin holed.

Rubber bush connecting front anti roll bar to nearside wishbone has some play.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 103,060 miles

Engine is leaking oil badly.

Front tyres are different size to rears.

Offside door mirror glass is damaged.

Offside front fog lamp glass is cracked.

Offside headlamp glass is stone chipped / holed.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 95,326 miles

Offside headlamp glass is stone chipped / pin holed.

Offside outer CV boot is very perished.

Fail 4 Apr 2008 95,319 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside headlamp glass is stone chipped / pin holed.

Offside outer CV boot is very perished.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 60,681 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 79,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2006 79,201 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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S104 UVU is a 1999 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S104 UVU, 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 S104 UVU registered?

S104 UVU is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S104 UVU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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