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R744 GBX

1998 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,373 mi
Last recorded35,373 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 GBX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 35,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle x member panel corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 31,824 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle x member panel corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2024 31,820 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip adrift (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle x member panel corroded

Pass 13 May 2023 28,949 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 27,753 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 27,667 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 27,456 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 27,456 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 27,015 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 26,493 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 26,058 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 26,056 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 24,959 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 23,581 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 22,528 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 22,071 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 21,404 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering rack slightly misted with oil

Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,664 miles

Oil leak

steering rack misted with oil

Pass 15 Feb 2010 19,822 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 18,729 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 17,761 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 17,729 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 15,794 miles

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to rear cross member

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

surface corrosion to sub frame

Pass 6 Mar 2006 14,612 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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R744 GBX is a 1998 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GBX, 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 R744 GBX registered?

R744 GBX is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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