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GCZ 5913

1998 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,900 mi
Last recorded118,900 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 5913
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2009 118,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s/r door not opening

slight noise on o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2008 101,236 miles

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

n/s and o/s/front shockers spring roller race worn

o/s/rear door will not open inside or out

Fail 17 Nov 2008 101,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s and o/s/front shockers spring roller race worn

o/s/rear door will not open inside or out

Pass 17 Oct 2007 88,619 miles

rear wiper blade deteriated

Fail 17 Oct 2007 88,619 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade deteriated

Pass 19 Oct 2006 75,764 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 60,056 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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GCZ 5913 is a 1998 Renault Megane in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GCZ 5913, 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 GCZ 5913 registered?

GCZ 5913 is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is GCZ 5913 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCZ 5913 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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