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S141 FGU

1999 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,016 mi
Last recorded70,016 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS141 FGU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 70,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 69,978 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 69,934 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 69,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 68,099 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 68,099 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 64,964 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 64,665 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 56,426 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 56,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken.

Pass 25 Apr 2006 45,655 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 45,616 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 FGU is a 1999 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S141 FGU, 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 FGU registered?

S141 FGU is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S141 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S141 FGU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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