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GKZ 3986

1998 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,966 mi
Last recorded91,966 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 3986
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 91,966 miles

all tyres close to limit

front discs worn

Pass 29 Jan 2010 79,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 79,962 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 77,260 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 77,141 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

off/side/rear indicator faded

oil leaks

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 11 Apr 2007 73,636 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 73,636 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 64,319 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 64,303 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust low

front discs corroded and worn

off side rear brake binding slightly

tested in the wet

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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GKZ 3986 is a 1998 Renault Megane in White with a 1,396cc 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 GKZ 3986, 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 GKZ 3986 registered?

GKZ 3986 is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is GKZ 3986 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKZ 3986 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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