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R747 MFP

1998 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,679 mi
Last recorded68,679 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 MFP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 68,679 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 60,174 miles

exhaust blowing. underbody coroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 53,270 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front brake disc pitted

Pass 4 Nov 2009 52,439 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 52,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 51,519 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Nov 2008 51,519 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Nov 2007 50,561 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 50,561 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 49,785 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 48,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R747 MFP is a 1998 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R747 MFP, 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 R747 MFP registered?

R747 MFP is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R747 MFP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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