MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,571 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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)
n/s wing mirror slightly deteriorated
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
n/s wing mirror slightly deteriorated
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)
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside door mirror damaged
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for R161 FGY shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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