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R732 YWE

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,266 mi
Last recorded110,266 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR732 YWE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2011 110,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

both front abs rings on drive shafts broken

front number plate poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2010 105,319 miles

Oil leak

nsf osf brake discs slightly worn

osf nsf suspension legg spring cup slightly rough

Fail 10 Aug 2010 105,319 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

nsf osf brake discs slightly worn

osf nsf suspension legg spring cup slightly rough

Pass 14 Aug 2009 98,852 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 91,019 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 91,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 81,386 miles

All exhaust rubbers heaverly perished

Both front wiper blades have a small split to both lower sections

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

large oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Aug 2006 75,585 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 75,585 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine oil level below minnum level - topped up

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside headlamp on bottom possable alignment and offside headlamp on highest.

Oil leak

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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R732 YWE is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 R732 YWE, 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 R732 YWE registered?

R732 YWE is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 July 1998.

Is R732 YWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R732 YWE 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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