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R146 LRE

1998 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,087 mi
Last recorded73,087 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 LRE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2011 73,087 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs badly scored

front no plate plate cracked

only 50 percent of hi vis brake light working

rear n/s and o/s sill areas lightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2011 73,087 miles

front brake discs badly scored

front no plate plate cracked

only 50 percent of hi vis brake light working

rear n/s and o/s sill areas lightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 68,851 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 68,851 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

off side rear inner arch corroded but not with in prescriped area

washers poor

Pass 21 Aug 2009 66,731 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 65,194 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 65,160 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 62,031 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 58,604 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 LRE is a 1998 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R146 LRE, 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 LRE registered?

R146 LRE is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R146 LRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R146 LRE shows 9 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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