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S147 SBD

1999 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,053 mi
Last recorded109,053 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 SBD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 109,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

general corosion on underside of vehicle

general corrosion on suspension components

n/s outer sill area has damage

Pass 13 Sep 2012 105,329 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2011 102,338 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

general underbody corrosion

nearside front outer sill panel damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2010 98,878 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 98,878 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

beam pattern weak due to misting plastic covers

n/s/f headlight cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2009 94,237 miles

Crack in N/S head light glass.

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 94,237 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Crack in N/S head light glass.

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 90,030 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 90,030 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside front window innoperative

Pass 28 Sep 2007 80,623 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 80,623 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 71,946 miles

Dent in n/s outer door sill.

Front brake discs rusted.

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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S147 SBD is a 1999 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S147 SBD, 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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S147 SBD is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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