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R108 FOO

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,397 mi
Last recorded142,397 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 FOO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2011 142,397 miles

centre exhaust mounting rubber broken

n/s/r door damaged /jammed

Fail 17 Feb 2011 142,332 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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)

centre exhaust mounting rubber broken

n/s/r door damaged /jammed

Pass 26 Feb 2010 135,956 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 135,956 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 129,442 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 129,442 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 123,091 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 123,091 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 115,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

possible cat /heat sheild rattle †

Pass 7 Feb 2006 107,862 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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R108 FOO is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R108 FOO, 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 R108 FOO registered?

R108 FOO is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R108 FOO safe to buy?

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