MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Both rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak from engine/ gearbox and has covered components i.i steering rack so difficult to assess any leak from steering rack
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak from engine/ gearbox and has covered components i.i steering rack so difficult to assess any leak from steering rack
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Evidence of front coil springs being cut but too difficult to fully asses
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Evidence of front coil springs being cut but too difficult to fully asses
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front no. plate is cracked but secure
engine oil leack
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
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FIG 4148 is a 1998 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 FIG 4148, 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 FIG 4148 registered?
FIG 4148 is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 February 1998.
Is FIG 4148 safe to buy?
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