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C5 YND

1999 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

171,367 mi
Last recorded171,367 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Renault Megane77,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 YND
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 171,367 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

centre exhaust mounting split

Fail 27 Jul 2017 171,367 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

centre exhaust mounting split

Pass 19 Jul 2016 163,060 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear outer wheel arch becoming corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2016 163,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear outer wheel arch becoming corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 155,851 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 155,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

headlight aim moves where headlight is insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2012 144,845 miles

all tyres are perished

Fail 2 Mar 2012 144,842 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

all tyres are perished

Pass 4 Mar 2011 132,109 miles

front brake pads appear worn

rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Feb 2011 132,106 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads appear worn

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Mar 2010 121,677 miles

front inner brake pads appear low

rear wiper arm/blade missing

Fail 26 Feb 2010 121,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front inner brake pads appear low

rear wiper arm/blade missing

Pass 26 Feb 2009 110,675 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 110,649 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 20 Feb 2008 100,048 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 89,763 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 89,763 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 80,828 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 80,828 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs becoming worn

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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C5 YND is a 1999 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 C5 YND, 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 C5 YND registered?

C5 YND is a 1999 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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