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S120 GDV

1999 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,838 mi
Last recorded125,838 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 GDV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2016 125,838 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front out of shape

Offside Front out of shape

Pass 4 Oct 2014 122,557 miles

nearside front tyre is getting cracked on the sidewalls

Pass 9 Aug 2013 117,815 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 117,385 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 117,385 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 109,931 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 109,912 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2007 109,629 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)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 104,258 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 104,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1/ CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN ZONE (A) 2/ FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE GETTING RUSTY 3/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

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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S120 GDV is a 1999 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S120 GDV, 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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S120 GDV is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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