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C2 EXV

1998 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,812 mi
Last recorded160,812 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 EXV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 160,812 miles

all rear exhaust rubbers cracking

Fail 30 Jan 2014 160,812 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all rear exhaust rubbers cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2013 156,122 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 156,122 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 152,874 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 152,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2011 149,325 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 149,232 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 144,253 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 144,253 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 135,700 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 135,700 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 122,739 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 108,145 miles

small crack in windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2006 101,387 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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C2 EXV is a 1998 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C2 EXV, 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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C2 EXV is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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