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R141 JYS

1998 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,109 mi
Last recorded77,109 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 JYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 77,109 miles

vehicle underbody covered in mud

Pass 3 Jan 2009 70,353 miles

front anti roll bar bushes slight play

front offside tyre wearing on edges

nearside and offside outer cv boots poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2008 59,673 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 59,665 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 50,095 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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R141 JYS is a 1998 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R141 JYS, 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 R141 JYS registered?

R141 JYS is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R141 JYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R141 JYS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R141 JYS have outstanding finance?

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