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S166 OAJ

1999 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

32,571 mi
Last recorded32,571 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 OAJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,571 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 48,340 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,340 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 45,912 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 45,912 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 44,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust mount worn

Fail 20 Jun 2008 44,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust mount worn

Pass 30 May 2007 42,086 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 42,086 miles

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

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)

Both wiper blades starting to split

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2006 41,187 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 41,187 miles

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

advise front inner brake discs becoming in poor condition,slightly rusted/pitted.

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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S166 OAJ 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 S166 OAJ, 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 S166 OAJ registered?

S166 OAJ is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S166 OAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S166 OAJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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