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S744 KRX

1971 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,804 mi
Last recorded80,804 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1971 Renault Megane73,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS744 KRX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 80,804 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 80,804 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 75,083 miles

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

rear exhaust rubbers poor condition

rear subframe tie bar corroded/missing

Fail 25 Aug 2011 75,083 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

rear exhaust rubbers poor condition

rear subframe tie bar corroded/missing

Pass 3 Feb 2010 65,975 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 61,934 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 53,985 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 53,960 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking

grease retaining cover split on nearside ball joint

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2006 46,875 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 46,875 miles

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

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

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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S744 KRX is a 1971 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 73,387 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 S744 KRX, 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 55 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S744 KRX registered?

S744 KRX is a 1971 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is S744 KRX safe to buy?

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