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S169 NFJ

1999 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,655 mi
Last recorded165,655 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 NFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 165,655 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 165,367 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 151,175 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 151,175 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 151,174 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

incorrect rear exhaust box fitted.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 144,119 miles

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

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front & rear number plates slightly stained

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inside edge

rear axle beam brace corroded

slight corrosion front subframe

slight corrosion o/s/r boot floor

slight corrosion rear brake hoses

Pass 14 Jun 2006 137,727 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs corroded & slightly worn.

offside & nearside rear chassis to floor slightly corroded.

rear brake hoses corroded.

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded & weak

rear number plate slightly stained

spare tyre worn

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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S169 NFJ is a 1999 Renault Megane in Red 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 S169 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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S169 NFJ is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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