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L3 MNX

1998 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,742 mi
Last recorded117,742 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 MNX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 117,742 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 116,881 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 116,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 112,997 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 110,101 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 108,554 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 106,567 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 105,126 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 101,422 miles

Front brake discs are poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

O/S Outer sill badly damaged

Fail 14 May 2013 101,422 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs are poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

O/S Outer sill badly damaged

Fail 7 May 2013 101,130 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs are poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

O/S Outer sill badly damaged

O/S Rear brake back looks damp

Pass 26 Apr 2012 91,464 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 85,546 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 80,225 miles

NSR tyre close to 1.6mm

Fail 16 Apr 2010 80,225 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

NSR tyre close to 1.6mm

Pass 23 Apr 2009 73,016 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 73,016 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 24 May 2008 69,211 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 65,324 miles

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

slight exhaust blow centre ro rear joint

Pass 22 May 2006 60,457 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 60,382 miles

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

Nearside 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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L3 MNX is a 1998 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L3 MNX, 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 L3 MNX registered?

L3 MNX is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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