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R101 OCF

1998 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,850 mi
Last recorded55,850 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 OCF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 55,850 miles

drive seat slightly lose

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

Front brake disc wearing thin and lipped

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 55,259 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion in offside rear inner bodysill

corrosion starting in nearside rear inner bodysill

slight insecurity in drivers seat

some damage to front number plate advise replacement

Pass 7 Apr 2014 54,004 miles

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

front numbr plate damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2014 54,000 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front numbr plate damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2013 52,911 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2013 52,907 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,275 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 46,595 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 42,721 miles

Front number plate cracked

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,902 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,243 miles

CAMBELT REQUIRED IF NOT ALREADY DONE ?

N/S/R SEAT BELT RETRACTION SLIGHTLY FAULTY

O/S/F SEAT BACK REST FRAME CRACKED

Pass 23 Apr 2007 28,893 miles

CAMBELT REQUIRED IF NOT ALREADY DONE?

Pass 22 Apr 2006 24,242 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 24,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 OCF is a 1998 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OCF, 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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R101 OCF is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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