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R104 NKV

1998 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,341 mi
Last recorded65,341 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 NKV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 65,341 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 64,743 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 61,341 miles

Exhaust has part deteriorated

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 61,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has part deteriorated

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 58,665 miles

rear exhaust silencer is slightly deteriorated.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,460 miles

Offside front tyre has slight cracking in treads

Rear exhaust outer is corroded.

nearside front tyre has slight cracking in the treads

Pass 13 Sep 2012 52,169 miles

Rear exhaust is corroded and has a very slight leak of exhaust gas

Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,849 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,993 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,726 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 44,714 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,347 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 41,790 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 40,977 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 39,616 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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R104 NKV is a 1998 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R104 NKV, 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 R104 NKV registered?

R104 NKV is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R104 NKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R104 NKV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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