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S172 BGK

1999 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,971 mi
Last recorded54,971 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 BGK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2008 54,971 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 54,971 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 54,949 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 54,949 miles

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

skin of rear exhaust box loose

Pass 1 Feb 2006 54,382 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust corroded

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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S172 BGK is a 1999 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S172 BGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S172 BGK?

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What year was S172 BGK registered?

S172 BGK is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S172 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S172 BGK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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