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R101 EBW

1998 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,521 mi
Last recorded60,521 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 EBW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 60,521 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 60,521 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

n/s/r light cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2010 60,517 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres are perished

nearside rear lamp has damage

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 51,840 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 51,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 45,228 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 45,228 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,743 miles

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

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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R101 EBW is a 1998 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R101 EBW, 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 R101 EBW registered?

R101 EBW is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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