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L300 GWR

1998 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,594 mi
Last recorded55,594 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 GWR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 55,594 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,618 miles

n/s/r tyre worn + cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 25 Sep 2013 43,618 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)

n/s/r tyre worn + cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 16 Oct 2012 40,919 miles

Rear anti-vibration bar removed. Seriously corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,697 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 36,656 miles

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

rear cross member starting to corrode

Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,263 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,574 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 30,477 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 27,829 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 27,829 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (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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L300 GWR is a 1998 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L300 GWR, 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 L300 GWR registered?

L300 GWR is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is L300 GWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L300 GWR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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