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R124 NCU

1998 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,127 mi
Last recorded66,127 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 NCU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 66,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2013 66,122 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2012 62,786 miles

Oil leak

advise brake check dueto h/brake percentages

Pass 17 Jan 2011 60,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 58,339 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 58,339 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 56,503 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 56,496 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 54,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2006 52,593 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 50,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R124 NCU is a 1998 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R124 NCU, 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 R124 NCU registered?

R124 NCU is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R124 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R124 NCU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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