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DLZ 7758

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 7758
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2012

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes to rear brake load valve corroded

all sections of exhaust have minor leaks

front and rear suspension components corroded

front subframe corroded

offside front hub components greasy

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 71,540 miles

as last test

Fail 10 Sep 2011 71,540 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/f cv boot weaping grease

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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DLZ 7758 is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 DLZ 7758, 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 DLZ 7758 registered?

DLZ 7758 is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is DLZ 7758 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLZ 7758 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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