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R159 CNC

1998 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 CNC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009
Fail 19 Mar 2009

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2007
Fail 31 May 2007 139,854 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2006 136,519 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 136,519 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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R159 CNC is a 1998 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R159 CNC, 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 R159 CNC registered?

R159 CNC is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R159 CNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 CNC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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