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S165 NFJ

1999 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

33,032 mi
Last recorded33,032 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS165 NFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 33,032 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 33,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 29,578 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 29,578 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 29,128 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 29,128 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 27,780 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 27,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

near side front tyre low both rear tyres perrished

Pass 26 Nov 2010 25,528 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 25,481 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2009 22,170 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 22,169 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 20,387 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 20,385 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 17,298 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 10,048 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 3,573 miles

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

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

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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S165 NFJ is a 1999 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S165 NFJ, 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 S165 NFJ registered?

S165 NFJ is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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