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AKZ 8443

1998 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,267 mi
Last recorded91,267 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 8443
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 91,267 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 91,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2007 86,793 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 77,939 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 8443 is a 1998 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 8443, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AKZ 8443?

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What year was AKZ 8443 registered?

AKZ 8443 is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is AKZ 8443 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 8443 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AKZ 8443 have outstanding finance?

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