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R759 KWY

1998 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,079 mi
Last recorded71,079 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 KWY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,079 miles

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

rear crossbar corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,780 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,201 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 67,201 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 63,656 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 62,011 miles

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Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front discs slightly pitted inner faces of both discs

Pass 5 Mar 2010 60,426 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 60,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 56,549 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2008 46,295 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 30,024 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 23,556 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 23,465 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R759 KWY is a 1998 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R759 KWY, 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 R759 KWY registered?

R759 KWY is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R759 KWY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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