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R148 CKG

1998 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,810 mi
Last recorded76,810 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 CKG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 76,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 76,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 64,610 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 64,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,300 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 52,694 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 46,684 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 40,002 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 39,937 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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R148 CKG is a 1998 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol 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 R148 CKG, 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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R148 CKG is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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