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ECZ 1595

1998 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,912 mi
Last recorded78,912 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 1595
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 78,912 miles

some movement in drivers seat back

some rust in sills.

Fail 25 Nov 2013 79,812 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some rust in sills.

Pass 22 Oct 2011 69,021 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 64,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 61,387 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 61,372 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 May 2009 52,046 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,092 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 47,092 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside headlamp lens chipped

Pass 21 Aug 2006 42,781 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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ECZ 1595 is a 1998 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ECZ 1595, 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 ECZ 1595 registered?

ECZ 1595 is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is ECZ 1595 safe to buy?

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