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R147 RFJ

1998 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,316 mi
Last recorded148,316 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 RFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 148,316 miles

Air bag warning light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2007 148,155 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Air bag warning light on

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 132,808 miles

Air bag warning light on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 123,114 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 RFJ is a 1998 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RFJ, 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 RFJ registered?

R147 RFJ is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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