Renault Megane Rt 1.6 Auto (1998)
1998 Renault Megane Rt 1.6 Auto
CarHunch is tracking 102 1998 Renault Megane Rt 1.6 Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
A 1998 Renault Megane RT 1.6 Auto with a 0% first-time pass rate is a serious red flag—these vehicles are failing MOT tests at a rate vastly worse than the 80% UK average, suggesting systematic mechanical problems that persist across the cohort. No dangerous defects are recorded in this dataset, which is the only positive note, but the complete absence of passes indicates these cars have reached the end of their reliable life.
The median CarHunch score of 50 reflects this reality: at 26 years old, examples still on the road are likely high-mileage or poorly maintained, and the zero-failure statistic probably reflects that most vehicles in this cohort aren't even attempting MOT retests. If you're considering one of these, budget heavily for immediate repairs before any purchase, and honestly, at this age and condition level, you'd likely get better value and reliability from a younger used model.
We have 102 1998 Renault Megane Rt 1.6 Auto vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1998 Renault Megane Rt 1.6 Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Renault Megane Rt 1.6 Auto
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 101 | 0% | 0 |
| Gas (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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