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S175 UJA

1999 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

148,238 mi
Last recorded148,238 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 UJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 148,238 miles

FUEL CAP DOOR HELD ON WITH TAPE

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODED BUT JAGGED EDGES TAPED OVER

VARIOUS SIGNS OF CORROSION FORMING UNDER CAR

Fail 14 Sep 2016 148,238 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component insecure FUEL BREATHER UNIT ADRIFT O/S/F (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FUEL CAP DOOR HELD ON WITH TAPE

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODED BUT JAGGED EDGES TAPED OVER

VARIOUS SIGNS OF CORROSION FORMING UNDER CAR

Pass 25 Sep 2015 143,616 miles

BAFFLE LOOSE IN TAILPIPE

GENERAL UNDER VEHICLE RUSTING

HAS TAPE COVERING CORRODED EDGES

Fail 25 Sep 2015 143,616 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

BAFFLE LOOSE IN TAILPIPE

GENERAL UNDER VEHICLE RUSTING

HAS TAPE COVERING CORRODED EDGES

Pass 27 Aug 2014 138,994 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 138,994 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 131,760 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 131,760 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 123,419 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 120,801 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 119,467 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 119,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 118,949 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 118,944 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 116,229 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 116,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 105,105 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 105,041 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2006 94,617 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 UJA is a 1999 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S175 UJA, 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 UJA registered?

S175 UJA is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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