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R108 WYD

1998 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,232 mi
Last recorded114,232 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 WYD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 114,232 miles

screen slight damage

Pass 12 Mar 2010 106,204 miles

chassis corroded

inner sills corroded

screen lightly scratched

Pass 27 Mar 2009 99,945 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 99,945 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 96,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

windscreen has minor scratching.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 89,035 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 89,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 83,707 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 WYD is a 1998 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R108 WYD, 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 WYD registered?

R108 WYD is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R108 WYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 WYD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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