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R161 FGY

1998 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,571 mi
Last recorded75,571 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 FGY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 75,571 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 75,506 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 69,150 miles

n/s wing mirror slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2011 69,150 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

n/s wing mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2010 632,679 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 632,679 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 59,293 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall is perishing

Fail 30 Oct 2009 59,293 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall is perishing

Pass 30 Oct 2008 53,839 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 48,538 miles

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2007 48,538 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2006 44,495 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 44,495 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both offside rear tyre & nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2005 40,352 miles

NS door mirror glass cracked (view not impaired)

NSR tyre walls starting to perish and crack

OSR tyre walls starting to perish and crack

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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R161 FGY is a 1998 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R161 FGY, 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 R161 FGY registered?

R161 FGY is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R161 FGY safe to buy?

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