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R746 VLE

1998 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,744 mi
Last recorded171,744 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 VLE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 171,744 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 170,570 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside of windscreen has damaged outside the swept area

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 169,154 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 166,807 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 166,807 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 163,064 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 163,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Jan 2006 140,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

catalyst very noisy <probably broken internally>

Pass 7 Jan 2006 140,150 miles

catalyst very noisy <probably broken internally>

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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R746 VLE 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 66.7%.

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 R746 VLE, 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 R746 VLE registered?

R746 VLE is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R746 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R746 VLE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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