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M44 JSP

1998 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,245 mi
Last recorded52,245 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 JSP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 May 2014 52,245 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 52,245 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,240 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,134 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 52,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,423 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 43,109 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,084 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2007 30,770 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 28,095 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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M44 JSP is a 1998 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M44 JSP, 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 M44 JSP registered?

M44 JSP is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is M44 JSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M44 JSP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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