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R146 FLG

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,163 mi
Last recorded107,163 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 FLG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2011 107,163 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jun 2011 107,163 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jun 2010 100,851 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 100,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 97,857 miles

rear crossbrace bar badly rusted recommend replacement

Pass 31 Oct 2008 91,703 miles

n/s/rear wheel bearing becoming worn recommend replacement

rearcrossbrace rail becoming rusted recommend replacement

Fail 8 Nov 2007 83,535 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 83,535 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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R146 FLG is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 R146 FLG, 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 R146 FLG registered?

R146 FLG is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 July 1998.

Is R146 FLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R146 FLG 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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