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R159 RNL

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,556 mi
Last recorded100,556 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 100,556 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 97,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2010 97,000 miles

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

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)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2008 94,306 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 86,239 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 77,677 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 76,998 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 75,809 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 75,809 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 RNL is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RNL, 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 RNL registered?

R159 RNL is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R159 RNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 RNL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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