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R57 FGY

1998 Renault Megan

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,024 mi
Last recorded101,024 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Megan86,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 FGY
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 101,024 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 101,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 93,874 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 86,000 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 85,980 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 20 Jun 2006 80,475 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megan?

Based on 2,939 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
6,350
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 66
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
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R57 FGY is a 1998 Renault Megan in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Renault Megan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 86,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R57 FGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megan typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Megan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R57 FGY registered?

R57 FGY is a 1998 Renault Megan, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R57 FGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R57 FGY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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