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N8 MDR

1998 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,062 mi
Last recorded110,062 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 MDR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 110,062 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 110,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 107,401 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 13 Jan 2016 107,401 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 103,160 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 91,295 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 89,140 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 88,234 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 88,234 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 86,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

body repair looks to have been done to nearside front

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Jun 2010 86,564 miles

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

body repair looks to have been done to nearside front

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jan 2009 79,559 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

knocking from rear suspension

Fail 15 Jan 2008 68,980 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

headlight patterns hazy, covers fitted to lights

Pass 15 Jan 2008 68,980 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

headlight patterns hazy, covers fitted to lights

Pass 16 Jan 2007 61,812 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 57,475 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 57,475 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside 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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N8 MDR is a 1998 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N8 MDR, 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 N8 MDR registered?

N8 MDR is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for N8 MDR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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