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F7 OUD

1998 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,593 mi
Last recorded66,593 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 OUD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 66,593 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 65,248 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 64,181 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2017 63,796 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 63,021 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 63,021 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at the CAT (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 60,984 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 58,734 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 9 Aug 2013 57,035 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,940 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight pitting to o/s & n/s rear discs

Fail 29 Mar 2011 54,940 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight pitting to o/s & n/s rear discs

Fail 15 Feb 2010 51,242 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 51,242 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 43,905 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

power steering fluid contaminated.

rear discs corroded.

washer jets partially blocked.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 43,905 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

power steering fluid contaminated.

rear discs corroded.

washer jets partially blocked.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 42,524 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 40,751 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 40,751 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

noise on engine from belt area.

power steering fluid contaminated.

wipers poor.

Pass 11 Mar 2006 37,570 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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F7 OUD is a 1998 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 F7 OUD, 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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F7 OUD is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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