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S168 NFJ

1999 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,847 mi
Last recorded102,847 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 NFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 102,847 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 94,991 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 94,962 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)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 87,625 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 87,586 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 83,013 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 83,013 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S168 NFJ is a 1999 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S168 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 S168 NFJ registered?

S168 NFJ is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S168 NFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S168 NFJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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