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R744 FOO

1998 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,669 mi
Last recorded144,669 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 FOO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2011 144,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

exhaust clamp(behind CAT) heavily corroded.

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

play in steering rack

possible puncture to n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2011 144,669 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

exhaust clamp(behind CAT) heavily corroded.

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

play in steering rack

possible puncture to n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2010 140,407 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside front brake disc showing signs of runout

Pass 22 Oct 2009 134,578 miles

front brakes showing signs of runout [slight judder]

Pass 13 Oct 2008 117,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 100,943 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 84,323 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 84,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 67,225 miles

both rear indicators discolouring

front disc pads approx 80/ worn

offside rear tyre ON legal limit

Fail 12 Oct 2005 67,225 miles

front disc pads approx 80/ worn

offside rear tyre ON legal limit

both rear indicators discolouring

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

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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R744 FOO is a 1998 Renault Megane in Red 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 R744 FOO, 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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R744 FOO is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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