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R159 COT

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,193 mi
Last recorded85,193 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 COT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 85,193 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 85,052 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 85,052 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 84,390 miles

advise both front springs showing signs off rust.

advise both front wiper blades smearing.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 83,996 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 83,996 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 80,701 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 71,522 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 COT is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R159 COT, 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 COT registered?

R159 COT is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R159 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 COT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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