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R101 RSA

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,715 mi
Last recorded105,715 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 RSA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2007 105,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

rear brake hose ferrules corroded / n/s/r sill damaged / oil leak /

Pass 19 Oct 2007 105,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake hose ferrules corroded / n/s/r sill damaged / oil leak /

Pass 20 Oct 2006 84,320 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 84,320 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 63,371 miles

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 RSA is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RSA, 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 RSA registered?

R101 RSA is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R101 RSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 RSA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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