CarVerify

Free Car Check

N11 JPB

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,439 mi
Last recorded100,439 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 JPB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 100,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 100,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 89,627 miles

Condensation in offside and nearside headlamp glasses

Offside and nearside front brake discs in poor condition

Offside and nearside front tyres on min tread depth on inner edge

Stone chip in nearside of windscreen

Fail 2 Feb 2011 89,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Condensation in offside and nearside headlamp glasses

Offside and nearside front brake discs in poor condition

Offside and nearside front tyres on min tread depth on inner edge

Stone chip in nearside of windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2010 83,839 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 83,797 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rattle noted from the engine, sounds like a water pump bearing.

The N/S/R tyre appears to have been run whilst low on pressure.

The engine is leaking oil.

Wet test.

Wet test.

wear noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 23 Dec 2008 79,935 miles

engine mounting soft

exhaust rusty and rear rubber poor

Pass 15 Dec 2007 76,009 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 76,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 72,065 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 72,065 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 67,852 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 67,852 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N11 JPB is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 N11 JPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N11 JPB?

You can check the full history of N11 JPB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N11 JPB registered?

N11 JPB is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is N11 JPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N11 JPB shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N11 JPB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N11 JPB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.