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S140 XHJ

1999 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,519 mi
Last recorded53,519 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 XHJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 53,519 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 51,683 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s front tyre cracked/perished on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2015 48,762 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 48,722 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 46,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 44,264 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhuast silencer badly rusted but not leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2012 41,572 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 38,696 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 36,143 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 33,012 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 29,931 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 26,731 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 24,246 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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S140 XHJ is a 1999 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S140 XHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S140 XHJ registered?

S140 XHJ is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S140 XHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S140 XHJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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