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R108 PRB

1998 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,962 mi
Last recorded130,962 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 PRB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 130,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rust o/s/f door shut area ouside of prescribed area.

Washer jet blocked, both front wipers smearing screen slightly.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 116,127 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in drivers doorstep

Fail 8 Apr 2011 116,127 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in drivers doorstep

Pass 17 Dec 2009 101,235 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

N/s/f tyre low on inner edge

corrosion in front end of driversstep/sillarea

Pass 8 Jan 2009 97,853 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 97,853 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 94,575 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 94,573 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 90,828 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 90,828 miles

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

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 76,025 miles

rear no plate slightly marked

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 PRB is a 1998 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 81,964 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R108 PRB, 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 PRB registered?

R108 PRB is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R108 PRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 PRB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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