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R112 KSF

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,732 mi
Last recorded101,732 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 KSF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 101,732 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 101,710 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2008 98,221 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 94,034 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 94,031 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 94,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 83,146 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 83,146 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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R112 KSF is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R112 KSF, 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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R112 KSF is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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