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CAZ 4898

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

179,789 mi
Last recorded179,789 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAZ 4898
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 179,789 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 173,716 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2008 173,712 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2006 149,798 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 148,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front cross member rusty

n/s/f bottom ball joint boot split

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f seat runners worn

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Nov 2005 138,704 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf bottom ball joint dust cover split

Fail 29 Nov 2005 138,704 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf bottom ball joint dust cover split

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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CAZ 4898 is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CAZ 4898, 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 CAZ 4898 registered?

CAZ 4898 is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is CAZ 4898 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAZ 4898 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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