CarVerify

Free Car Check

NIB 2899

1998 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,804 mi
Last recorded90,804 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
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

RegistrationNIB 2899
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
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

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 90,804 miles

Both wipers split.

Brake pedal rubber starting to split.

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 83,692 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 78,750 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 78,750 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 72,740 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2006 72,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

NIB 2899 is a 1998 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NIB 2899, 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 NIB 2899?

You can check the full history of NIB 2899 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NIB 2899 registered?

NIB 2899 is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is NIB 2899 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIB 2899 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NIB 2899 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 NIB 2899. 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.