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BCZ 2025

1999 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

146,036 mi
Last recorded146,036 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 2025
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 146,036 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 146,036 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 133,506 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 121,845 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY RUSTY 2/ ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS 3/ SUSPENSION PARTS/UNDERBODY GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 7 Mar 2011 121,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY RUSTY 2/ ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS 3/ SUSPENSION PARTS/UNDERBODY GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 17 Mar 2010 107,031 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 107,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/ front wheel bearing oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 101,880 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 101,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

advise rear exhaust mountings

Pass 22 Jan 2008 95,331 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 95,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 86,265 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2006 79,965 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 79,965 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BCZ 2025 is a 1999 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc 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 BCZ 2025, 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 BCZ 2025 registered?

BCZ 2025 is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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