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R122 XTR

1998 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

78,791 mi
Last recorded78,791 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 XTR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 78,791 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

light corrosion noted to o/s + n/s rear wheel arches

n/s/f and o/s/f floor slightly corroded

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken

slight exhaust blow

slight movement in n/s/f wishbone bush

Fail 21 Jan 2014 78,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

light corrosion noted to o/s + n/s rear wheel arches

n/s/f and o/s/f floor slightly corroded

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken

slight exhaust blow

slight movement in n/s/f wishbone bush

Pass 6 Feb 2013 70,784 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion noted to both offside and nearside rear wheel arches and outer sills

corrosion noted to offside front and nearside front floors and chassis rails

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

Fail 6 Feb 2013 70,784 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion noted to both offside and nearside rear wheel arches and outer sills

corrosion noted to offside front and nearside front floors and chassis rails

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 10 Feb 2012 62,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 62,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 50,930 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 31 Jan 2011 50,930 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2010 47,986 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust resonating.

Fail 5 Feb 2010 47,986 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust resonating.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 40,837 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 40,837 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 31,896 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 31,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 25,300 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 25,302 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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R122 XTR is a 1998 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R122 XTR, 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 XTR registered?

R122 XTR is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R122 XTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 XTR shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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