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R161 OAN

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,445 mi
Last recorded99,445 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 OAN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 99,445 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 95,738 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 95,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 90,939 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 90,884 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 83,832 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 83,832 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 77,594 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 73,229 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 69,244 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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R161 OAN is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R161 OAN, 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 OAN registered?

R161 OAN is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R161 OAN safe to buy?

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