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G4 BRS

1998 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,528 mi
Last recorded104,528 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 BRS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 104,528 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 96,057 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 87,605 miles

all seat belts slow to retract

n/s/r exhaust strap broken

o/s headlight glass cracked

Fail 15 Apr 2010 87,604 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all seat belts slow to retract

n/s/r exhaust strap broken

o/s headlight glass cracked

Pass 27 May 2009 84,477 miles

o/s/f headlight glass cracked

Fail 13 May 2009 84,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

exhaust rear section mounting rubbers worn/perished

front seat belts slow to retract

o/s/f headlight glass cracked

run-out evident on n/s/f brake disc on test

Pass 14 May 2008 76,204 miles

exhaust rear section corroded at rear

front seat belts slow to retract

o/s/f c/v boot insecure at joint, losing grease

o/s/f headlight glass cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2007 66,112 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 66,112 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 56,117 miles

Nearside 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)

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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G4 BRS 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 G4 BRS, 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 G4 BRS registered?

G4 BRS is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is G4 BRS safe to buy?

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