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AKZ 4304

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,954 mi
Last recorded123,954 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 4304
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 123,954 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear archs corroded but not holed

windscreen has minor damage outside the swept area

Fail 28 Jun 2011 123,954 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear archs corroded but not holed

windscreen has minor damage outside the swept area

Pass 7 Jul 2010 109,807 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 104,627 miles

Windscreen cracked drivers side lower corner

Fail 21 May 2009 104,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen cracked drivers side lower corner

Pass 23 May 2008 100,533 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 95,940 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 95,940 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 May 2006 90,774 miles

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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AKZ 4304 is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AKZ 4304, 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 AKZ 4304 registered?

AKZ 4304 is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is AKZ 4304 safe to buy?

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