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R757 VFP

1998 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,672 mi
Last recorded97,672 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 VFP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 97,672 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 97,671 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 86,922 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 86,897 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 80,544 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 80,387 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2008 72,837 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 72,837 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 64,495 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 64,423 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 57,680 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 57,680 miles

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

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 VFP is a 1998 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VFP, 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 VFP registered?

R757 VFP is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R757 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R757 VFP shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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