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P55 RCH

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,285 mi
Last recorded99,285 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 RCH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2013 99,285 miles

rear silencer - rusty ***** centre brake pipe - corroded ***** rear brake pads - low

Pass 9 Feb 2011 94,895 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 91,930 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 86,503 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 74,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 67,152 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 58,450 miles

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

rear tryres sidewalls aged

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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P55 RCH is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P55 RCH, 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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How do I check the history of P55 RCH?

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What year was P55 RCH registered?

P55 RCH is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is P55 RCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P55 RCH shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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