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R101 FOO

1998 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,859 mi
Last recorded110,859 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 FOO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 110,859 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 110,859 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 87,602 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 86,285 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 83,313 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 83,313 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FOO is a 1998 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc 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 R101 FOO, 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 FOO registered?

R101 FOO is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R101 FOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 FOO 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.

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