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R145 NPC

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,959 mi
Last recorded77,959 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 NPC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 77,959 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 77,927 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 75,728 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 75,728 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 72,762 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 68,358 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge - on wear limit -- wear to front brake pads -- extensive corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 6 Oct 2010 68,358 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge - on wear limit -- wear to front brake pads -- extensive corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,339 miles

wear to front brake pads + discs

Fail 4 Oct 2008 60,523 miles

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

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

wear to front brake discs

Pass 4 Oct 2008 60,523 miles

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

wear to front brake discs

Pass 3 Oct 2007 58,545 miles

wear / corrosion to brake discs

Pass 27 Apr 2006 56,002 miles

front tyres worn on edges -- wear to front discs

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 NPC is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R145 NPC, 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 NPC registered?

R145 NPC is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R145 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R145 NPC shows 12 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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