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R151 JPF

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,590 mi
Last recorded106,590 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 JPF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 106,590 miles

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 30 Nov 2007 104,258 miles

Both rear indicators faded

Both rear lights slightly interacting

Nearside rear light cracked

Slight blow from centre exhaust

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 29 Nov 2007 104,252 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both rear indicators faded

Both rear lights slightly interacting

Nearside rear light cracked

Offside rear tyre close to limit on inner edge

Slight blow from centre exhaust

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2006 93,026 miles

Front brake disks in poor condition

Rear indicators faded

Slight leak from nearside outer CV gaiter

Fail 15 Nov 2006 93,026 miles

Front brake disks in poor condition

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear indicators faded

Slight leak from nearside outer CV gaiter

Pass 21 Nov 2005 84,215 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 84,215 miles

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

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 JPF is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JPF, 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 JPF registered?

R151 JPF is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R151 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 JPF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R151 JPF have outstanding finance?

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