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R102 CBK

1998 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,895 mi
Last recorded66,895 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 CBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 66,895 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box peeling

Fail 14 Nov 2024 66,890 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor excessively corroded within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box peeling

Pass 16 Nov 2023 66,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 66,373 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2022 64,911 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sills slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2021 62,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorated outer skin

Fail 16 Jun 2021 62,283 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust box deteriorated outer skin

Pass 17 Jun 2020 61,851 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 61,763 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated outer skin

Fail 12 Jun 2019 61,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking fluid (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated outer skin

Pass 4 May 2018 61,345 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 61,344 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,666 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,024 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,020 miles

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,515 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

rear exhaust back box rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2013 56,569 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,005 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box outer skin deterioated

front registration plate cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2012 55,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box outer skin deterioated

front registration plate cracked

Pass 3 May 2011 51,842 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 48,337 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 43,680 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 39,478 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 35,252 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 31,739 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 27,780 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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R102 CBK is a 1998 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R102 CBK, 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 R102 CBK registered?

R102 CBK is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R102 CBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 CBK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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