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R151 FGY

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,520 mi
Last recorded121,520 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 FGY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 121,520 miles

Front strut lower bearings sticking slightly

Front tyre treads at 2.5mm

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight drag offside rear brake.

Fail 29 Nov 2011 121,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front strut lower bearings sticking slightly

Front tyre treads at 2.5mm

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight drag offside rear brake.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 110,987 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2009 104,347 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 104,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 100,110 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 94,528 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 89,614 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 FGY is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R151 FGY, 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 FGY registered?

R151 FGY is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R151 FGY safe to buy?

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