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R757 RWN

1998 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

92,861 mi
Last recorded92,861 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 RWN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2007 92,861 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 92,838 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 92,824 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 92,753 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 85,051 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 85,051 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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R757 RWN is a 1998 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R757 RWN, 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 R757 RWN registered?

R757 RWN is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 April 1998.

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