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R131 OVK

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,208 mi
Last recorded136,208 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 OVK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2008 136,208 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 135,541 miles

Exhaust pipe leakage

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 130,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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R131 OVK is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R131 OVK, 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 R131 OVK registered?

R131 OVK is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R131 OVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R131 OVK shows 3 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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