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S116 WUK

1999 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

161,510 mi
Last recorded161,510 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS116 WUK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 161,510 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 159,679 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 158,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 158,359 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened close to offside front suspension arm front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 156,607 miles

Coolant leak

Corrosion nearside and offside rear wheel arches, not considered excessive

Slight roughness offside front macpherson strut top bearing

Pass 18 Oct 2019 155,564 miles

Roughness offside front strut bearing

Fail 18 Oct 2019 155,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Side marked inside facing outwards (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Roughness offside front strut bearing

Pass 4 Oct 2018 148,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 148,894 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 138,635 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 138,633 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 134,432 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 124,366 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre, tyre badly worn on edges, advise replacement

Pass 29 Oct 2014 115,333 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear bolt on non structural crossmember corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2014 115,333 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear bolt on non structural crossmember corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 108,743 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2014 108,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2013 105,865 miles

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)

offside front sidelight slightly dim

Pass 20 Dec 2011 97,032 miles

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

both front tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2010 86,522 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 78,240 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 18 Dec 2009 78,156 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 9 Jan 2009 70,658 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 70,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 63,590 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 63,590 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 56,658 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 56,658 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 50,294 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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S116 WUK is a 1999 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 S116 WUK, 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 WUK is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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