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R136 EGP

1998 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,721 mi
Last recorded51,721 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 EGP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010 51,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 45,489 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 44,187 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 42,385 miles

New front brake pads & discs will soon be needed.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 40,385 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 40,383 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 37,978 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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R136 EGP is a 1998 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R136 EGP, 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 R136 EGP registered?

R136 EGP is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R136 EGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R136 EGP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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