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L9 AKB

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,745 mi
Last recorded139,745 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 AKB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 139,745 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 139,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrision starting to appear on both rear wheel arches

large engine covers fitted to the top and bottom of the engine

Pass 8 Mar 2007 128,172 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 128,172 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both inner and outer sills corroding

oil leak engine area

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 22 Aug 2005 108,074 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 108,074 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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L9 AKB is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L9 AKB, 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 L9 AKB registered?

L9 AKB is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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