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R151 FFL

1998 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,751 mi
Last recorded82,751 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 FFL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 82,751 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front fog light broken

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear both sides tyres cracking at tread shoulders

Fail 23 Jan 2017 82,706 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front fog light broken

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear both sides tyres cracking at tread shoulders

Pass 28 Jan 2016 80,346 miles

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

Centre Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened cut (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front fog light broken

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both sides front outer sills holed with corrosion (outside prescribed areas)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 80,265 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front fog light broken

both sides front outer sills holed with corrosion (outside prescribed areas)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 76,619 miles

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

both sides headlight light output slightly reduced

nearside front fog light broken

offside front outer sill corroded next to jacking point

Fail 7 Jan 2015 76,619 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both sides headlight light output slightly reduced

nearside front fog light broken

offside front outer sill corroded next to jacking point

offside front wiper split slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2014 73,087 miles

offside front wiper split slightly

slight corrosion to offside front outer sill

Pass 9 Jan 2013 67,715 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 67,715 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2012 65,432 miles

offside front fog light cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2012 65,432 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front fog light cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,856 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 59,594 miles

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

both front wipers split slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2009 56,171 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 56,168 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 52,572 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 52,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 48,860 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 44,995 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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R151 FFL is a 1998 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 R151 FFL, 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 R151 FFL registered?

R151 FFL is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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