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S187 VBJ

1999 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,596 mi
Last recorded138,596 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS187 VBJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 138,596 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 126,512 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 126,512 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 116,140 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 116,139 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 104,530 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 104,530 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 74,237 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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S187 VBJ is a 1999 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S187 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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What year was S187 VBJ registered?

S187 VBJ is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S187 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S187 VBJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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