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KNZ 1017

1998 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

122,993 mi
Last recorded122,993 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNZ 1017
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 122,993 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 122,951 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear discs and pads worn and deteriorated.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 118,905 miles

all discs rusted and pads worn.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 118,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all discs rusted and pads worn.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 109,324 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 107,825 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 106,923 miles

o/s/f abs sensor wire not secure.

Fail 12 Apr 2010 106,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f abs sensor wire not secure.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 103,536 miles

rear exhaust mountings perished

Fail 16 Apr 2009 103,536 miles

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

rear exhaust mountings perished

Pass 2 May 2008 95,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2007 90,654 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brakrs imbalanced

Fail 11 May 2007 90,654 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 May 2006 86,195 miles

N/S FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT CLIP LOOSE

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

Fail 18 May 2006 86,195 miles

N/S FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT CLIP LOOSE

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 9 May 2006 86,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT CLIP LOOSE

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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KNZ 1017 is a 1998 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KNZ 1017, 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 KNZ 1017 registered?

KNZ 1017 is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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