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R10 MKR

1998 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,111 mi
Last recorded108,111 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 MKR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 108,111 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 104,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 104,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 102,318 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 99,408 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 94,047 miles

offside front ABS sensor pick-up ring on driveshaft heavily corroded and incomplete but not affecting ABS function at time of test

rear axle support brace becoming corroded but complete at time of test

Fail 22 Nov 2008 93,980 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

offside front ABS sensor pick-up ring on driveshaft heavily corroded and incomplete but not affecting ABS function at time of test

rear axle support brace becoming corroded but complete at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2007 88,375 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 87,072 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 87,072 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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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R10 MKR is a 1998 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R10 MKR, 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 R10 MKR registered?

R10 MKR is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R10 MKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R10 MKR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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