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S148 HGU

1999 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,004 mi
Last recorded78,004 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 HGU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 78,004 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 78,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 75,125 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 71,688 miles

exhaust tailbox degraded

front bumper lip loose

fuel flap broken

nsf sill damaged

screen chipped

temp.fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2009 71,688 miles

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

both rear lenses broken

exhaust tailbox degraded

front brake pads low and discs corroded

front bumper lip loose

fuel flap broken

ns mirror broken

nsf sill damaged

screen chipped

temp.fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2008 65,952 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 65,879 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 59,734 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 52,810 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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S148 HGU is a 1999 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S148 HGU, 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 S148 HGU registered?

S148 HGU is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 January 1999.

Is S148 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S148 HGU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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