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R146 HNK

1998 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,766 mi
Last recorded90,766 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 HNK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2009 90,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 90,766 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 83,899 miles

clutch heavy in operation

front brake discs rusty

front exhaust section rusty

nearside front tyre worn to limits

offside front floor rusty

offside outer sill rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2006 82,445 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 82,445 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front 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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R146 HNK is a 1998 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HNK, 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 HNK registered?

R146 HNK is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R146 HNK safe to buy?

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