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S184 FGU

1999 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,744 mi
Last recorded113,744 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS184 FGU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 113,744 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

driver side wing mirror cracked

fan belts noisy

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

Fail 7 Feb 2012 113,744 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

driver side wing mirror cracked

fan belts noisy

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2011 107,490 miles

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

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

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

Rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2011 107,490 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2010 101,974 miles

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

rear lower cross brace corroded

rear number plate detioriated

Fail 29 Jan 2010 101,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear lower cross brace corroded

rear number plate detioriated

Pass 26 Jan 2009 95,776 miles

osf lower coil spring mounting slightly stiff in operation

rear number plate slightly detioriated

Pass 17 Jan 2008 88,353 miles

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

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

front wiper blades incorrectly fitted to arms

nearside front fog light not working

rear suspension stiffening cross bar corroded and holed

Pass 6 Feb 2007 82,202 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front fog lights not working

Pass 10 Feb 2006 74,839 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front N/S fog light not working.

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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S184 FGU is a 1999 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S184 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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S184 FGU is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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