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L40 ASW

1998 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,253 mi
Last recorded84,253 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 ASW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 84,253 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 84,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 74,357 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 70,431 miles

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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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L40 ASW is a 1998 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L40 ASW, 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 L40 ASW registered?

L40 ASW is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L40 ASW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 ASW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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