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A3 VPD

1998 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,421 mi
Last recorded46,421 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VPD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 46,421 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 45,877 miles

Nearside Front tyre is 13 years old

Nearside Rear tyre is 13 years old

Offside Front tyre is 13 years old

Offside Rear tyre is 13 years old

rear wiper split

washers weak

Pass 22 Feb 2017 45,233 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm outter edge

Offside Front tyre on 3 mm outer edge

Fail 22 Feb 2017 45,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm outter edge

Offside Front tyre on 3 mm outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2016 44,631 miles

Nearside Rear tyre as slight cracks to outer side wall

Fail 18 Feb 2016 44,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre as slight cracks to outer side wall

Pass 20 Feb 2015 43,865 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 43,114 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 43,100 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,232 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 40,896 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,890 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 36,580 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 34,422 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 34,380 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,355 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,669 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 25,928 miles

exhaust.badly.corroded

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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A3 VPD is a 1998 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 81,964 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 A3 VPD, 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 28 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A3 VPD registered?

A3 VPD is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is A3 VPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 VPD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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