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M50 AEP

1998 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,536 mi
Last recorded122,536 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 AEP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 122,536 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to o/s/r tyre wall

rear brake balance

rust on rear exhaust box

Fail 7 Dec 2012 122,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to o/s/r tyre wall

rear brake balance

rust on rear exhaust box

Pass 13 Dec 2011 121,369 miles

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

rear exhaust box

rust on front inner wings

Fail 12 Dec 2011 121,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust box

rust on front inner wings

Pass 15 Jul 2011 118,219 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 118,219 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 113,958 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 110,273 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 110,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 100,870 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 88,156 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 88,156 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 75,842 miles

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

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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M50 AEP is a 1998 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M50 AEP, 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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M50 AEP is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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