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R741 LFL

1998 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,149 mi
Last recorded89,149 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 LFL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,149 miles

N/S/F inner sill corroded but not in a prescribed area.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 84,176 miles

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

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

N/S/F inner sill/floor area rotten but not within a prescribed area.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 84,171 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

N/S/F inner sill/floor area rotten but not within a prescribed area.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 80,084 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 77,032 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 77,004 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 73,427 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 70,120 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 67,201 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 63,356 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 59,470 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 56,704 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 54,378 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 LFL is a 1998 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LFL, 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 LFL registered?

R741 LFL is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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