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R117 FOW

1998 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,018 mi
Last recorded79,018 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 FOW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 79,018 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 79,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 73,085 miles

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

front discs worn on inside edges will need to be replaced soon

Pass 18 Aug 2008 65,940 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 65,939 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2008 62,741 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 62,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 56,046 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 53,755 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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R117 FOW is a 1998 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R117 FOW, 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 R117 FOW registered?

R117 FOW is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R117 FOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 FOW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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