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A20 DYY

1999 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,440 mi
Last recorded106,440 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 DYY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 106,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 96,215 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 96,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat in offside rear

exhaust tail pipe short

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 May 2012 92,500 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 92,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 88,973 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 84,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 May 2010 84,268 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 80,462 miles

slight blow from manifold

Fail 8 Jul 2009 80,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 May 2008 74,646 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 68,451 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 67,820 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 61,756 miles

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

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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A20 DYY is a 1999 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A20 DYY, 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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A20 DYY is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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