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9498RL40

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,908 mi
Last recorded156,908 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration9498RL40
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 156,908 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 155,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades split but still clearing fully

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 2/3mm

Pass 7 Apr 2011 136,320 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 136,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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9498RL40 is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 66,047 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 9498RL40, 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 23 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 9498RL40 registered?

9498RL40 is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is 9498RL40 safe to buy?

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