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AKZ 8850

1998 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,426 mi
Last recorded111,426 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 8850
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 111,426 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 111,426 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 102,976 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 102,976 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front 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 7 Nov 2008 94,470 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 94,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 77,574 miles

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

n/s/f ABS ring burst

Pass 20 Oct 2006 69,879 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 8850 is a 1998 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 8850, 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 8850 registered?

AKZ 8850 is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is AKZ 8850 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 8850 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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