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R125 NGO

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,395 mi
Last recorded100,395 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 NGO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 100,395 miles

corrosion on rear jacking points

exhaust corroded at joints

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 26 May 2010 100,395 miles

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

corrosion on rear jacking points

exhaust corroded at joints

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2009 94,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside front brake hose signs of perishing and slightly twisted-maintain check in case of chafeing

slight deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 9 Apr 2008 87,940 miles

nearside front brake hose perished and routeing suspect-maintain check in case of chafeing some deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 8 Apr 2008 87,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

nearside front brake hose perished and routeing suspect-maintain check in case of chafeing some deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 5 Apr 2007 82,317 miles

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

REAR BRAKES NOISEY WHEN PUT ON

Fail 28 Mar 2007 82,261 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

RAER BRAKES NOISEY WHEN ON

Pass 29 Mar 2006 76,560 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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R125 NGO is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R125 NGO, 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 R125 NGO registered?

R125 NGO is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R125 NGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R125 NGO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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