Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1999 Renault Megane Rt?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1999 Renault Megane Rt?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1999 Renault Megane Rt?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1999 Renault Megane Rt?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Renault Megane Rt (1999)

108 real MOT outcomes analysed • 1.2% first-time pass rate

1999 Renault Megane Rt

CarHunch is tracking 108 1999 Renault Megane Rt vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.

**1999 RENAULT MEGANE RT - MOT Analysis**

This 1999 Megane RT is a serious reliability concern: just 1.2% of the 108 vehicles tested passed their MOT on the first attempt, compared to the UK average of 80%. While dangerous defects are mercifully absent, the petrol models show a 0% first-time pass rate, meaning every single example needed remedial work before passing.

At an average mileage of 65,742 miles for a 25-year-old car, these Meganes are relatively low-mileage, yet they're still failing at catastrophic rates despite minimal average failures per vehicle recorded. This pattern suggests either systematic issues with specific components or deterioration that accumulates across multiple smaller defects—before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the areas causing repeated MOT rejection, and budget heavily for immediate repairs.

MOT statistics not available

We have 108 1999 Renault Megane Rt vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.

What to check before buying a 1999 Renault Megane Rt

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	106	0%	0
Other (2%)	2	66.7%	1

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Other model years — Renault Megane Rt:

2000