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R147 OJT

1998 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,658 mi
Last recorded68,658 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 OJT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 68,658 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box getting VERY corroded

General underside starting to get abit corroded in places

N/S/R end outer sill area starting to get abit corroded

Rear cross bar between susp/arm mounts, excessively corroded (NOT part of the suspension system)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 63,334 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs getting abit faded

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframe

General underside getting abit corroded in places

O/S/R w/bearing getting abit noisey when spun

Park brake light at dash staus ON

Rear cross brace bar beneath axle tube, excessively corroded

Rear exhaust silencer box getting corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2013 63,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both rear indicator bulbs getting abit faded

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframe

General underside getting abit corroded in places

O/S/R w/bearing getting abit noisey when spun

Park brake light at dash staus ON

Rear cross brace bar beneath axle tube, excessively corroded

Rear exhaust silencer box getting corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 60,034 miles

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

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Fail 9 Nov 2012 60,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Fail 8 Oct 2011 59,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Pass 8 Oct 2011 59,437 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,237 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 49,876 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 49,876 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 47,565 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 45,743 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 43,827 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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R147 OJT is a 1998 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R147 OJT, 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 R147 OJT registered?

R147 OJT is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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