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S156 BFS

1999 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,260 mi
Last recorded80,260 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS156 BFS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2011 80,260 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 72,551 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 72,551 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 68,154 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 64,895 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 64,895 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 60,829 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 60,829 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front coil springs badly corroded.

front no. plate cracked.

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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S156 BFS is a 1999 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S156 BFS, 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 S156 BFS registered?

S156 BFS is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 January 1999.

Is S156 BFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S156 BFS shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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