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S173 LCW

1999 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,174 mi
Last recorded95,174 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS173 LCW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 95,174 miles

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

a/b/s ring cracked

Fail 14 Apr 2014 95,171 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

a/b/s ring cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2013 90,048 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 90,013 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)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 87,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 87,145 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 82,190 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 76,797 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 69,325 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 63,177 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 63,177 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 57,981 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 50,588 miles

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

cable tie around nearside driveshaft

Pass 1 Jun 2005 48,432 miles

near side rear wheel bearing noisey

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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S173 LCW is a 1999 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S173 LCW, 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 S173 LCW registered?

S173 LCW is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S173 LCW safe to buy?

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