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R120 RNL

1998 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,025 mi
Last recorded120,025 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 RNL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 120,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 112,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 10 May 2007 112,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 May 2006 107,657 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R120 RNL is a 1998 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R120 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 R120 RNL registered?

R120 RNL is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R120 RNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R120 RNL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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