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R117 KWO

1998 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,528 mi
Last recorded97,528 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 KWO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2010 97,528 miles

corrosion o/s rear shock

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

EXHAUST BLOWING [FRONT]

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S + PADS ARE VERY WORN

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

OIL leak

both front wiper blades split + worn

Fail 15 Jan 2010 97,528 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

EXHAUST BLOWING [FRONT]

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S + PADS ARE VERY WORN

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

OIL leak

both front wiper blades split + worn

corrosion o/s rear shock

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

Pass 3 Jan 2009 89,236 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion o/s rear brake ferrule

front brake disc's are WORN

heavy corrosion to rear exhaust box

nearside rear reflector is damaged

rear exhaust rubber monting split

unable to open o/s rear door

Fail 2 Jan 2009 89,236 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion o/s rear brake ferrule

front brake disc's are WORN

heavy corrosion to rear exhaust box

rear exhaust rubber monting split

slight binding n/s rear wheel

unable to open o/s rear door

Pass 9 Jan 2008 81,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake disc's are WORN

Fail 9 Jan 2008 81,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake disc's are WORN

Fail 8 Jan 2007 71,154 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 71,154 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2006 59,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

advise corrosion to rear exhaust box

advise n/s front tyre on legal limit

advise rear exhaust rubber mount split

Pass 10 Jan 2006 59,773 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise corrosion to rear exhaust box

advise n/s front tyre on legal limit

advise rear exhaust rubber mount split

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 KWO is a 1998 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R117 KWO, 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 KWO registered?

R117 KWO is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 April 1998.

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