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R132 NPC

1998 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,195 mi
Last recorded167,195 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 NPC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 167,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

rear brake pipe ferralls starting to corrod

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Fail 24 Apr 2009 167,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

rear brake pipe ferralls starting to corrod

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 29 Jan 2007 161,902 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R132 NPC is a 1998 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc 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 R132 NPC, 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 R132 NPC registered?

R132 NPC is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R132 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R132 NPC 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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