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R126 GGU

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,996 mi
Last recorded39,996 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate damage

rear wiper rubber damage

Fail 6 Mar 2009 39,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear number plate damage

rear wiper rubber damage

Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,189 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2008 38,189 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front discs corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2007 35,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,338 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 33,184 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 33,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 GGU is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R126 GGU, 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 GGU registered?

R126 GGU is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R126 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 GGU shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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