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R126 PGM

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,292 mi
Last recorded115,292 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2011 115,292 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Jun 2011 115,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jun 2010 106,158 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2010 106,158 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2009 96,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/outer sill badly rusting .holed at front out of perscribed area

Fail 3 Jun 2008 88,101 miles

1) Front and Rear number plate backings showing signs of deterioration.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 88,101 miles

1) Front and Rear number plate backings showing signs of deterioration.

Pass 29 May 2007 84,491 miles

. †Some corrosion noted to O/S outer sill.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 81,180 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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R126 PGM is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PGM, 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 PGM registered?

R126 PGM is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R126 PGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 PGM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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