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R151 PFJ

1998 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,568 mi
Last recorded166,568 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 PFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 166,568 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 166,532 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2008 161,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2008 161,111 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 157,211 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 156,609 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 134,351 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 134,056 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 111,052 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 PFJ is a 1998 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PFJ, 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 PFJ registered?

R151 PFJ is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R151 PFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 PFJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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