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R119 XPO

1998 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,594 mi
Last recorded125,594 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 XPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 125,594 miles

both front springs rusty

front discs worn

n/s mirror damaged

n/s rear tyre inner side wall heavily cracked, no cords at time of test

o/s head light lens damaged

o/s inner sill starting to corrode

o/s rear outer sill corroded and sounds weak

o/s rear strut corroded

oil leaks

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2008 112,174 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 112,174 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 103,685 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 103,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f indicator cover cracked

o/s/f headlamp glass cracked

o/s/r door not opening from outside

Pass 10 Mar 2006 98,072 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 XPO is a 1998 Renault Megane in Silver 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 R119 XPO, 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 XPO registered?

R119 XPO is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R119 XPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R119 XPO 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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