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S166 XOO

1999 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,999 mi
Last recorded110,999 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 XOO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 110,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside fog lamp not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 110,996 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside fog lamp not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 105,051 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 105,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 88,658 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 88,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 82,775 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 82,715 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 59,452 miles

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 XOO is a 1999 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XOO, 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 XOO registered?

S166 XOO is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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