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S148 TNC

1999 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,757 mi
Last recorded83,757 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 TNC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2010 83,757 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 83,757 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre low 2 mil

offside rear door wont open from out side

oil leak

tempery fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2009 76,689 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 76,689 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 71,052 miles

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

o/s/f driveing lamp lens damaged

o/s/r door wont open from outside

Fail 29 Aug 2008 71,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f driveing lamp lens damaged

o/s/r door wont open from outside

Pass 2 Oct 2007 66,691 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 62,345 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 62,345 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 57,590 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 57,590 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 TNC is a 1999 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S148 TNC, 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 TNC registered?

S148 TNC is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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