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R119 XKW

1998 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,502 mi
Last recorded100,502 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 XKW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2007 100,502 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 100,500 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 98,638 miles

One front to rear brake pipe is showing some signs of corrosion.

The off side front tyre is showing signs of damage on the outer sidewall.

The off side rear view mirror glass is damaged.

Fail 16 Feb 2007 98,638 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

One front to rear brake pipe is showing some signs of corrosion.

The off side front tyre is showing signs of damage on the outer sidewall.

The off side rear view mirror glass is damaged.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 93,460 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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R119 XKW is a 1998 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R119 XKW, 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 R119 XKW registered?

R119 XKW is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R119 XKW safe to buy?

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