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R15 PAB

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,142 mi
Last recorded128,142 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 PAB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2009 128,142 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 128,142 miles

Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 122,729 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 122,728 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 106,560 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 106,556 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 95,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 85,358 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 85,341 miles

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

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

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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R15 PAB 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 55.6%.

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 R15 PAB, 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 R15 PAB registered?

R15 PAB is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R15 PAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R15 PAB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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