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R102 OEG

1998 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,882 mi
Last recorded78,882 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 OEG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 78,882 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 76,723 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and perished

front brake discs heavily corroded and worn

nails in near side rear tyre 175 70 13

off side rear outer side light not working

rear exhaust section heavily corroded

slight imballance in rear brakes

Fail 1 Mar 2011 76,723 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low and perished

front brake discs heavily corroded and worn

nails in near side rear tyre 175 70 13

off side rear outer side light not working

rear exhaust section heavily corroded

slight imballance in rear brakes

Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,528 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both rear tyres inner sidewalls cracked

nearside indicator not cancelling

Fail 17 Mar 2010 73,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both rear tyres inner sidewalls cracked

nearside indicator not cancelling

Pass 18 Mar 2009 71,419 miles

offside rear plastic wheel trim missing

Pass 13 Mar 2008 68,130 miles

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

offside rear plastic wheel trim missing

Fail 5 Mar 2008 68,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear plastic wheel trim missing

rear silencer box starting to corrode

Pass 28 Feb 2007 63,244 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2006 58,235 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 OEG is a 1998 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OEG, 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 OEG registered?

R102 OEG is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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