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L5 KWR

1998 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,250 mi
Last recorded86,250 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 KWR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2015 86,250 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 81,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 77,904 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 77,902 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 75,554 miles

Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside drive shaft bootinsecure

Pass 16 Dec 2008 73,131 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 71,752 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 67,537 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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L5 KWR is a 1998 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L5 KWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L5 KWR registered?

L5 KWR is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is L5 KWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 KWR shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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