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H11 BYR

1998 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,889 mi
Last recorded61,889 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 BYR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 61,889 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 54,509 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 54,509 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 51,636 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 51,636 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H11 BYR is a 1998 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 H11 BYR, 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 H11 BYR registered?

H11 BYR is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is H11 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H11 BYR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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