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R132 XKW

1998 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,636 mi
Last recorded96,636 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 96,636 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 96,635 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f brake disc rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2010 89,443 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 83,746 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 83,746 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 75,953 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 68,043 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 68,006 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 61,770 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 61,714 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.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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R132 XKW is a 1998 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R132 XKW, 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 XKW registered?

R132 XKW is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R132 XKW safe to buy?

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