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R126 FCG

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,525 mi
Last recorded94,525 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 FCG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2012 94,525 miles

engine noisy...........

Fail 13 Dec 2012 94,499 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine noisy...........

Pass 2 Dec 2011 88,640 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 88,627 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 83,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion present offside rear inner sill

front disc corrosion present...

Pass 5 Oct 2009 78,456 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Oct 2009 78,407 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 69,529 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 64,228 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 57,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 57,439 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 50,912 miles

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

front number plate cracked

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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R126 FCG is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R126 FCG, 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 R126 FCG registered?

R126 FCG is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R126 FCG safe to buy?

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