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R144 XOL

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,791 mi
Last recorded145,791 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 XOL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 145,791 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 143,178 miles

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

both rear brake hose ferules corroded

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear sill damaged

nearside rear tyre feathered

offside rear brake binding slightly

oil leak(s)

rear cross member corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2014 143,172 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear brake hose ferules corroded

expansion bottle cap missing

horn switch incomplete

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear sill damaged

nearside rear tyre feathered

offside rear brake binding slightly

oil leak(s)

rear cross member corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 139,116 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 139,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 135,317 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 132,975 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 116,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 116,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 107,817 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 107,817 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 103,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2007 98,022 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 92,429 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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R144 XOL is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R144 XOL, 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 XOL is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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