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S141 BTX

1999 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,205 mi
Last recorded59,205 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS141 BTX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,205 miles

Nearside Front age cracks in tyre

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

age cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 18 Mar 2015 59,188 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight age cracks in both rear tyres

suspect front brake disc pads may be low

Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,188 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight age cracks in both rear tyres

suspect front brake disc pads may be low

Pass 12 Mar 2014 59,050 miles

Slight age cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 12 Mar 2014 59,050 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight age cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 18 Mar 2013 58,990 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,990 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,853 miles

Drivers door handle slightly stiff to operate

Fail 2 Mar 2012 58,853 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Drivers door handle slightly stiff to operate

Pass 1 Mar 2011 58,768 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 58,768 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,695 miles

Offside rear brake is starting to bind slightly

Offside wiper blade is split

Unable to open tailgate - access gained through back seat.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 58,695 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside rear brake is starting to bind slightly

Offside wiper blade is split

Unable to open tailgate - access gained through back seat.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 58,598 miles

age cracks in nearside rear tyre.

unable to open boot lid - access to boot area gained via rear seats.

Fail 12 Feb 2009 58,598 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

age cracks in nearside rear tyre.

unable to open boot lid - access to boot area gained via rear seats.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 52,584 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 52,584 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 41,090 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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S141 BTX is a 1999 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S141 BTX, 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 S141 BTX registered?

S141 BTX is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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