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B3 SJO

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,671 mi
Last recorded108,671 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 SJO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2011 108,671 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

air bag lamp on

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s/ repeter lamp slightly cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2011 108,671 miles

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

air bag lamp on

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s/ repeter lamp slightly cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2010 97,859 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 97,528 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 95,732 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 83,944 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 7 Jan 2008 73,087 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light staying on indicating fault

o/s/front spot light broken

Pass 7 Jan 2008 73,087 miles

air bag light staying on indicating fault

o/s/front spot light broken

Pass 10 Jan 2007 63,333 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 52,750 miles

rear tail pipe very rusty

temporary repair to middle/rear sections of exhaust

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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B3 SJO is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B3 SJO, 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 B3 SJO registered?

B3 SJO is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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