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R107 PBL

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,925 mi
Last recorded144,925 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 PBL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 144,925 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 130,807 miles

advise strong nearside front abs ring cracked on cv joint

bad oil leak requires attention

nearside longitudinal/rear metal brake pipes covered by exhaust heatshield not allowing inspection

windscreen wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 11 Jun 2008 130,362 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

bad oil leak requires attention

nearside longitudinal/rear metal brake pipes covered by exhaust heatshield not allowing inspection

windscreen wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 3 Jul 2007 123,269 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 123,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 117,455 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 112,782 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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R107 PBL is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R107 PBL, 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 R107 PBL registered?

R107 PBL is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R107 PBL safe to buy?

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