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H5 BRN

1998 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,043 mi
Last recorded69,043 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 BRN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 69,043 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside lower windscreen cracked outwith perscribed area

Fail 7 May 2013 69,027 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres perished

nearside lower windscreen cracked outwith perscribed area

Pass 22 Jul 2011 65,500 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all tyres cracked and perished

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 22 Jul 2011 65,500 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all tyres cracked and perished

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 8 Jul 2010 61,584 miles

all tyres slight cracking on tread

front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Jul 2010 61,584 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

all tyres slight cracking on tread

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,493 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 58,493 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 55,746 miles

rear outer wheel arches showing some corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2008 55,746 miles

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

rear outer wheel arches showing some corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2006 53,460 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 53,460 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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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H5 BRN is a 1998 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H5 BRN, 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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H5 BRN is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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