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R142 ACC

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,616 mi
Last recorded70,616 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 ACC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 70,616 miles

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

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

centre section of exhaust deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

strong advise rear cross member corroded (lateral bar)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 65,205 miles

Rear lateral bar corroded

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 16 Feb 2011 59,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 54,317 miles

Front and rear number plates deteriorating

Front and rear tyre check 3000 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2009 48,386 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Number plates starting to deteriorate.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 42,873 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 42,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,638 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN

Pass 9 Mar 2006 32,568 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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R142 ACC is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R142 ACC, 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 R142 ACC registered?

R142 ACC is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R142 ACC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R142 ACC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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