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S159 XDA

1999 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

175,582 mi
Last recorded175,582 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 XDA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 175,582 miles

o/s mirror poor slight noise from o/s front bearing

Fail 9 Jul 2010 175,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s mirror poor slight noise from o/s front bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2009 155,300 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 155,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 130,786 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 107,101 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 107,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 75,669 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 75,669 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 63,035 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 63,000 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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S159 XDA is a 1999 Renault Megane in White with a 1,390cc 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 S159 XDA, 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 S159 XDA registered?

S159 XDA is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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