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R126 XWO

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,026 mi
Last recorded68,026 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 68,026 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 64,095 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 61,187 miles

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child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

differant size tyres fitted 165/70/13 on front 175/70/13 on rear

near side rear tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

new clutch required soon

off side front tyre worn on inner edge VERY close to limit

Fail 1 Jul 2005 61,187 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

differant size tyres fitted 165/70/13 on front 175/70/13 on rear

near side rear tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

new clutch required soon

off side front tyre worn on inner edge VERY close to limit

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 XWO is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R126 XWO?

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What year was R126 XWO registered?

R126 XWO is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R126 XWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 XWO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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