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N6 FYF

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests37 (27 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate73%

Mileage

57,133 mi
Last recorded57,133 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 FYF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

27 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 57,133 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 57,132 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 92,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at pipe into back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front caliper clip missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 83,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 56,666 miles

under trays fitted limits inspection

Fail 24 Aug 2023 56,645 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted limits inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2022 75,945 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 75,943 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 56,183 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 62,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at pipe into back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Oct 2021 62,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at pipe into back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2021 55,019 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 39,734 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 39,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 53,857 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 39,710 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 39,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 52,990 miles

Rear dicsc corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2019 52,990 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear dicsc corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2018 32,787 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 52,378 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 30,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly scored. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly scored. (3.5.1i)

Under tray fitted.

Pass 9 Jan 2017 48,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 24,043 miles

covers and trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 20,024 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 43,276 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2016 43,232 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 17,584 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 17,585 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 39,332 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 36,345 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 34,878 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 33,148 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,255 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 31,253 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 29,545 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 26,087 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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N6 FYF is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73%.

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 N6 FYF, 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 N6 FYF registered?

N6 FYF is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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