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R755 FWY

1998 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,700 mi
Last recorded98,700 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 FWY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 98,700 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 98,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 94,771 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 94,718 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 90,992 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 90,992 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear seats not used

Pass 23 Apr 2009 85,826 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2009 85,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2008 79,521 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 73,044 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 63,559 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 63,559 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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R755 FWY is a 1998 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R755 FWY, 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 R755 FWY registered?

R755 FWY is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R755 FWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R755 FWY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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