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S116 VOT

1999 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,566 mi
Last recorded104,566 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS116 VOT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 104,566 miles

underbody in rusty condition

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

Oil leak

Rear brake drums in rusty condition.

o/s/r quarter light broken but sealed with tape.

Fail 17 Mar 2011 104,566 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake drums in rusty condition.

o/s/r quarter light broken but sealed with tape.

underbody in rusty condition

Pass 22 Mar 2010 100,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

brake pad low warning wires broken

nearside rear tyre uneven wear low tread on edges

offside rear quarter glass broken

Fail 19 Mar 2010 100,823 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

brake pad low warning wires broken

nearside rear tyre uneven wear low tread on edges

offside rear quarter glass broken

Pass 3 Nov 2008 96,251 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

accident damage repaired at front of vehicle

nearside rear tyre uneven wear cracks in tread

offside front brake slight bind

offside front door check strap

offside front hub slightly rough

rear wiper worn

Fail 24 Oct 2008 96,250 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 94,986 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 87,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S116 VOT is a 1999 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 S116 VOT, 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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S116 VOT is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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