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R141 XBK

1998 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,239 mi
Last recorded102,239 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 XBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 102,239 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 100,157 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 100,147 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 96,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 84,631 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2006 84,631 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside 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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R141 XBK is a 1998 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R141 XBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R141 XBK registered?

R141 XBK is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R141 XBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R141 XBK shows 6 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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