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L22 POM

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

798,746 mi
Last recorded798,746 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 POM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2010 798,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to o/s/f and o/s/r chassis rail.

n/s/r view mirror cracked.

o/s/r seat belt requires manual aid.

oil leak to underbody.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 798,746 miles

corrosion to o/s/f and o/s/r chassis rail.

n/s/r view mirror cracked.

o/s/r seat belt requires manual aid.

oil leak to underbody.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 77,626 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 77,608 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake imbalance

o/s front brake does not lock up

Pass 12 Dec 2007 71,820 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 71,806 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

rear brake imbalance

Fail 28 Dec 2006 67,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 67,327 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 63,235 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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L22 POM is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 L22 POM, 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 L22 POM registered?

L22 POM is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L22 POM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 POM 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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