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S143 UDB

1999 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,264 mi
Last recorded140,264 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS143 UDB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 140,264 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sills and underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2024 138,120 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

sills corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 136,004 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle and inner sills corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 134,346 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 132,798 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jun 2020 131,562 miles

rear tyres slightly perished between tread

Fail 2 Jun 2020 131,520 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX HOLED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR HOLED ADJACENT TO SEAT MOUNTING POINT (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL HOLED ADJACENT TO SEAT MOUNTING POINT (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL HOLED ADJACENT TO REAR AXEL MOUNTING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength SILL HOLED ADJACENT TO REAR AXEL MOUNTING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR HOLED ADJACENT TO SEAT MOUNTING POINT (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL HOLED ADJACENT TO SEAT MOUNTING POINT (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength SILL HOLED ADJACENT TO REAR AXEL MOUNTING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength SILL HOLED ADJACENT TO REAR AXEL MOUNTING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

FRONT TYRES ARE DIFF RANT TO REARS FRONT TYRES 175/65/14T REAR TYRES 185/65/14T

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front TYRE IS 15 YEARS OLD

Pass 26 Jun 2019 128,816 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 128,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 124,960 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 May 2018 124,937 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 121,128 miles

Internal noise from exhaust.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2016 118,939 miles

Hand brake lever has slight side to side play

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 116,545 miles

Hand brake lever has slight side to side play

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight rusting at inner sill area on n/s

Pass 9 Jun 2014 111,724 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 111,692 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 104,038 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 103,995 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 98,415 miles

The front offside brake disc is pitted on the inboard side. The front nearside tyre is unevenly worn.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 92,601 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 92,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 87,194 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 80,839 miles

Both front tyres are unevenly worn and the nearside one has a cut in it.

Fail 25 Jun 2008 75,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 75,584 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 68,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 68,898 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 59,794 miles

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

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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S143 UDB is a 1999 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S143 UDB, 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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S143 UDB is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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