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S196 RRL

1999 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,774 mi
Last recorded71,774 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS196 RRL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 71,774 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,626 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 67,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 62,371 miles

brake master cylinder level low(pads not visible)

one washer inoperative on nearside

rear lateral bar across floor pan corroded

slight judder from front brakes

Fail 27 Jun 2011 62,371 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

brake master cylinder level low(pads not visible)

one washer inoperative on nearside

rear lateral bar across floor pan corroded

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 2 Jul 2010 57,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front disc lipped and pitted

Pass 4 Dec 2008 49,646 miles

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

damage/cut to n/s/r inner tyre wall not to chords yet.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

n/s/r tyre pressure starting to become low.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

o/s+n/s cv boots starting to become insecure.

o/s+n/s cv boots starting to weep grease around large securing clips.

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

screw in n/s/r tyre.

slight play in n/s bottom ball joint.

wiper blades starting to deteriorate.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 42,221 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 42,221 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 33,487 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 33,487 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2006 33,485 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 33,180 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front disc's started to wear †rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2006 33,180 miles

front disc's started to wear †rear exhaust box rusty

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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S196 RRL is a 1999 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S196 RRL, 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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S196 RRL is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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