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R141 PRX

1998 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,685 mi
Last recorded101,685 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 101,685 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 101,685 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

catalytic convertor starting to break up

Fail 9 Mar 2017 94,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

catalytic convertor starting to break up

Pass 10 Mar 2016 87,984 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 87,984 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 80,114 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,413 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 70,413 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 60,306 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,653 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 54,680 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 54,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 52,092 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 52,092 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 47,656 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,406 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 39,671 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 27,835 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 27,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 PRX is a 1998 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PRX, 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 PRX registered?

R141 PRX is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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