MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,560 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Spare tyre defective
air bag/srs warning lamp active
coolant level very low
high level brake lamp inoperative
nearside door mirror damaged (not seriously affecting drivers rear view)
nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter covered in lubricant unable to identify point of leakage
offside registration plate lamp dim/dull
rear wiper blade worn
timing belt cover missing
vehicle presented for test with no oil showing on dipstick added 1lt to continue test
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front bumper insecure
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R147 XOL is a 1998 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 R147 XOL, 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 XOL registered?
R147 XOL is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 January 1998.
Is R147 XOL safe to buy?
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