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R741 FUD

1998 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,070 mi
Last recorded124,070 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 FUD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2014 124,070 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nail in offside rear tyre.

offside rear towing point has corrosion.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 118,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 21 Jul 2011 111,228 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 105,850 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 105,844 miles

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 97,739 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 91,185 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 83,466 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 76,014 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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R741 FUD is a 1998 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R741 FUD, 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 R741 FUD registered?

R741 FUD is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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