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R146 OVT

1998 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,962 mi
Last recorded63,962 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 OVT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 63,962 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 63,062 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2011 54,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 54,482 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,286 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Apr 2010 45,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished

n/s and o/s front tyre inner edges badly worn

Pass 17 Apr 2009 35,972 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 35,972 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

aux belts loose

Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,657 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 28,650 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,655 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,531 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 OVT is a 1998 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OVT, 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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R146 OVT is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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