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R117 NCU

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,010 mi
Last recorded117,010 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 NCU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2008 117,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

previous welding repair carried out to nearside rear outer sill

surface corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch

Fail 26 Mar 2008 117,010 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

previous welding repair carried out to nearside rear outer sill

surface corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch

Pass 29 Mar 2007 98,375 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 98,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 93,086 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 85,798 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 NCU is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 NCU, 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 NCU registered?

R117 NCU is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R117 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 NCU shows 6 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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