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B17 KSX

1998 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,451 mi
Last recorded68,451 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 KSX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 68,451 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 68,402 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Drivers & Passenger Seat Tilting Mechanism Slightly Worn.

Very Large Water Leak From Radiator Hose.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 58,045 miles

Battery insecure

air bag light on

Fail 11 Mar 2010 58,045 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

air bag light on

Pass 8 Aug 2008 53,423 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in rear tyre

o/s rear wheel rubbing on inner artch cover.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 60,100 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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B17 KSX is a 1998 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B17 KSX, 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 B17 KSX registered?

B17 KSX is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 1998.

Is B17 KSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 KSX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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