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J17 KAA

1998 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,771 mi
Last recorded70,771 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 KAA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2013 70,771 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 68,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 67,788 miles

oil leaks

Pass 16 Jan 2010 66,063 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 64,897 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 63,057 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 61,250 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 24 Feb 2006 58,002 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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J17 KAA is a 1998 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J17 KAA, 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 J17 KAA registered?

J17 KAA is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is J17 KAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 KAA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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