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R144 PRB

1998 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,516 mi
Last recorded115,516 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 PRB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 115,516 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 115,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 106,945 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 99,801 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 99,750 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 89,552 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2006 84,345 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 84,345 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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R144 PRB is a 1998 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R144 PRB, 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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R144 PRB is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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