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R117 RNL

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,550 mi
Last recorded58,550 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 58,550 miles

exhaust rubbers getting weak and splitting

front pads worn low

Fail 16 Feb 2011 58,550 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust rubbers getting weak and splitting

front pads worn low

Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,947 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2010 52,915 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2009 47,935 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,054 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 38,989 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 38,989 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 34,416 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 34,416 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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 RNL is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RNL, 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 RNL registered?

R117 RNL is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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