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S175 FGU

1999 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,642 mi
Last recorded101,642 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 FGU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 101,642 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 28 Apr 2010 81,631 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 81,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 64,201 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 64,201 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 54,323 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 49,158 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 43,705 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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S175 FGU is a 1999 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S175 FGU, 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 S175 FGU registered?

S175 FGU is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 August 1999.

Is S175 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S175 FGU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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