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R154 FTW

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,056 mi
Last recorded196,056 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 FTW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2009 196,056 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 196,056 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 184,710 miles

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

nearside rear light lens broken

Fail 14 Feb 2008 184,710 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear light lens broken

Pass 26 Feb 2007 169,297 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 156,851 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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R154 FTW is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R154 FTW, 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 R154 FTW registered?

R154 FTW is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R154 FTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R154 FTW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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