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S179 KBD

1999 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,001 mi
Last recorded81,001 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 KBD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 81,001 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 26 Apr 2017 80,986 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Uneven rear brake application

Pass 24 Mar 2016 76,148 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 72,284 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 72,248 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

accident damage nearside front

front anti rollbar d bushes perished

front suspension springs corroded

rear axle x-brace heavily corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 64,424 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 64,421 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 64,090 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 63,785 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 63,522 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 63,520 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 63,210 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 63,210 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 62,727 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 62,727 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 61,351 miles

advisory.severe grease contamination noted over offside front hub assembly. advise attention.

Fail 27 Feb 2008 61,351 miles

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

advisory.severe grease contamination noted over offside front hub assembly. advise attention.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 59,852 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 58,299 miles

advisory; both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces. advise renewal

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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S179 KBD is a 1999 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S179 KBD, 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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S179 KBD is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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