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M111 NPL

1998 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,066 mi
Last recorded108,066 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 NPL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 108,066 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 108,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 May 2007 10,289 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 10,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 96,822 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 96,603 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake ferrules corroded

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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M111 NPL is a 1998 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol 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 M111 NPL, 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 M111 NPL registered?

M111 NPL is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 January 1998.

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