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S203 YOW

1999 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,744 mi
Last recorded68,744 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS203 YOW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 68,744 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 68,744 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 61,671 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust rear box braket rubber worn

front number plate dirty

Pass 19 Dec 2007 55,276 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 55,275 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 45,138 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 45,138 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 38,542 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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S203 YOW is a 1999 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 S203 YOW, 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 S203 YOW registered?

S203 YOW is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S203 YOW safe to buy?

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