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R101 YAO

1998 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,742 mi
Last recorded128,742 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 YAO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 128,742 miles

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

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

showing signs of corrosion under side of vehicle

Fail 7 Dec 2016 128,738 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

showing signs of corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2015 124,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 123,564 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 115,920 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside inner sill corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2014 115,918 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2013 108,195 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 108,195 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 102,850 miles

exhaust temp repairs

Pass 7 Feb 2011 98,721 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 93,936 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2009 88,460 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 82,241 miles

rear exhaust been filled up with pasted

Pass 14 Feb 2007 77,823 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar bush slight play

o/s/r boot floor getting rusty

rear exhaust getting rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2007 77,819 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 73,746 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 YAO is a 1998 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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