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M2 NKJ

1998 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,866 mi
Last recorded125,866 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 NKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 125,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 113,620 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 2 Feb 2010 113,620 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 22 Jan 2009 98,702 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 8,702 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 87,057 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 78,811 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 65,183 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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M2 NKJ is a 1998 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M2 NKJ, 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 M2 NKJ registered?

M2 NKJ is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 1998.

Is M2 NKJ safe to buy?

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