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R143 PRX

1998 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,908 mi
Last recorded97,908 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 PRX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 97,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight cut in near side rear tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2011 97,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 86,651 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 866,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008
Pass 9 Apr 2007 71,820 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 71,736 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 64,263 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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R143 PRX is a 1998 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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 R143 PRX registered?

R143 PRX is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R143 PRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R143 PRX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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