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S181 VBJ

1999 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,976 mi
Last recorded66,976 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 VBJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 66,976 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 66,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface corrision on all service components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 63,989 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

both front brake discs s/ wear

corosion to both rear w/arches

corosion to under body

Fail 15 Nov 2011 63,989 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

both front brake discs s/ wear

corosion to both rear w/arches

corosion to under body

Pass 21 Dec 2010 61,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 61,617 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 57,819 miles

surface corrosion on unprotected parts

Pass 19 Dec 2008 55,675 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 50,840 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 45,571 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight binding of o/s/r brake

Pass 9 Jan 2006 40,486 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 40,486 miles

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

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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S181 VBJ is a 1999 Renault Megane in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S181 VBJ, 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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S181 VBJ is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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