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R159 OVK

1998 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

77,622 mi
Last recorded77,622 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 OVK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2019 77,622 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 75,177 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 75,177 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,256 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm only

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

steering lock to lock becoming rough approaching excessive stage

Fail 14 Mar 2017 73,256 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

lateral bar across rear axle corroded and insecure

nearside rear tyre 2mm only

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

steering lock to lock becoming rough approaching excessive stage

Pass 18 Mar 2016 71,597 miles

lateral bar across rear axle coroded

roughness in steering system on lock to lock approaching fail stage

Fail 15 Mar 2016 71,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

lateral bar across rear axle coroded

roughness in steering system on lock to lock approaching fail stage

Pass 10 Mar 2015 69,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight noise from rack

Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,546 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 66,536 miles

rear lateral bar across rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2013 66,536 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear lateral bar across rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 64,932 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 64,932 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,395 miles

front brake pads and discs approaching replacement stage

Fail 15 Mar 2011 63,395 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads and discs approaching replacement stage

Fail 16 Mar 2010 61,487 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,487 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 58,710 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 58,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 55,658 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 55,658 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 52,391 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 49,732 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 OVK is a 1998 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R159 OVK, 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 OVK registered?

R159 OVK is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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