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R102 NGO

1998 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,658 mi
Last recorded38,658 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 NGO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,658 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR INSECURE

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

SLIGHT PLAY O/S OF STEERING RACK

Fail 23 Mar 2009 38,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

N/S DOOR MIRROR INSECURE

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

SLIGHT PLAY O/S OF STEERING RACK

Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,175 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 24,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 23,821 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 23,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006

rear silencer corroded

slight blow from front flexi pipe,come adrift

Fail 23 Feb 2006

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

rear silencer corroded

slight blow from front flexi pipe,come adrift

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 NGO is a 1998 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R102 NGO, 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 NGO registered?

R102 NGO is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R102 NGO safe to buy?

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