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R108 GRP

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,775 mi
Last recorded137,775 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 137,775 miles

underbody in need of attension due to rust

Pass 20 Jul 2011 134,374 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 134,356 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jun 2010 115,798 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 115,798 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 103,940 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate may soon need attention

o/s/f inner cv joint gaiter small split

Fail 8 Jun 2009 103,940 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear number plate may soon need attention

o/s/f inner cv joint gaiter small split

Fail 21 May 2008 91,517 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2008 91,517 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 78,597 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 78,597 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 64,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 GRP is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GRP, 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 GRP registered?

R108 GRP is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R108 GRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 GRP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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