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R122 TEG

1998 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,848 mi
Last recorded105,848 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 TEG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 105,848 miles

front pads and discs worn

n/s and o/s mirror glasses cracked

n/s/r tyre tread low

o/s/r tyre tread wearing uneven

Pass 14 May 2013 102,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs corroded

nearside front wing mirror glass slightly cracked

offside front & nearside front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 98,498 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 93,594 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 10 May 2010 88,375 miles

bulb out in high level brake light

front bumper trim insecure

front coil springs corroded

nearside front wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 10 May 2010 88,375 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bulb out in high level brake light

front bumper trim insecure

front coil springs corroded

nearside front wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 May 2009 83,294 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 77,296 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 77,296 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 May 2007 71,434 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 71,434 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 64,550 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 64,550 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre on 2.0mm

small splits in front wiperblades.

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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R122 TEG is a 1998 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R122 TEG, 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 R122 TEG registered?

R122 TEG is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R122 TEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 TEG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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