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R143 HGA

1998 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,204 mi
Last recorded160,204 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 HGA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 160,204 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2009 160,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 155,287 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 145,151 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 143,895 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 143,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bodywork †drivers door outer handle sticky †f/r b/hoses rusty †exhaust rusty †clutch slipping

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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R143 HGA is a 1998 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel 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 R143 HGA, 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 R143 HGA registered?

R143 HGA is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R143 HGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R143 HGA 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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