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R145 NAV

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,574 mi
Last recorded167,574 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 NAV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 167,574 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 163,209 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 163,204 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 145,116 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear archs corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Oil leak from engine

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 145,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside and offside rear archs corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Oil leak from engine

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 141,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 129,847 miles

both front brake pad warning light wires broke

both front tyres slightly perished

nearside front tyre sidewall has a cut in it

several corrosion spots showing

Fail 23 Aug 2007 129,795 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brake pad warning light wires broke

both front tyres slighty perished

nearside front tyre side wall has a cut in it

several corrosion spots showing

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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R145 NAV is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R145 NAV, 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 R145 NAV registered?

R145 NAV is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R145 NAV shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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