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R754 OGM

1998 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,495 mi
Last recorded155,495 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 OGM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 155,495 miles

*** BATTERY SUSPECT ***

*** FRONT POSITION LAMPS VERY DIM ***

*** O/S/F HEADLAMP CRACKED / FULL OF WATER ***

Fail 20 Feb 2013 155,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

*** BATTERY SUSPECT ***

*** FRONT POSITION LAMPS VERY DIM ***

*** O/S/F HEADLAMP CRACKED / FULL OF WATER ***

Fail 16 Feb 2012 147,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

**** N/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY / STEPPED ****

Pass 16 Feb 2012 147,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

**** N/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY / STEPPED ****

Pass 24 Feb 2011 137,313 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 137,313 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

*** N/S/F SIDE LIGHT DIM ***

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 126,960 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 126,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

** REAR NUMBER PLATE CONDITION VERY POOR **

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 116,828 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate poor

Pass 4 Feb 2008 104,904 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 90,687 miles

advise slight damage to nearside seal †

Pass 6 Feb 2006 76,673 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge close to legal limit

rear number plate water damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2006 76,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge close to legal limit

rear number plate water damaged

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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R754 OGM is a 1998 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R754 OGM, 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 R754 OGM registered?

R754 OGM is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R754 OGM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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