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R158 LGO

1998 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,815 mi
Last recorded122,815 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 LGO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 122,815 miles

f/n/s brake pads warning wires split

f/n/s c/v boot pin hole/slight leak

f/o/s steering rack arm slight play

oil leak

rear wiper blade worn

windscreen slight damage

Fail 22 Jun 2010 122,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

f/n/s brake pads warning wires split

f/n/s c/v boot pin hole/slight leak

f/o/s steering rack arm slight play

oil leak

rear wiper blade worn

windscreen slight damage

Pass 8 May 2009 116,799 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 116,799 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 97,138 miles

advise slight play o/s rack end

Fail 29 Jun 2007 97,138 miles

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

advise slight play o/s rack end

Pass 19 Jul 2006 66,364 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 65,336 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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R158 LGO is a 1998 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R158 LGO, 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 R158 LGO registered?

R158 LGO is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R158 LGO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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