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J18 DSW

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,072 mi
Last recorded57,072 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 DSW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 57,072 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 57,072 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 57,024 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Bearing slightly noisy when rotated

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing is slightly noisy when rotated

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 56,343 miles

Exhaust tail pipe is corroded

Nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy when rotated

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 56,343 miles

Exhaust tail pipe is corroded

Nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy when rotated

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 55,771 miles

Exhaust tail pipe is corroded

Nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy when rotated

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 55,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust tail pipe is corroded

Nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy when rotated

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,141 miles

Exhaust tail pipe is deteriorated

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy when rotated

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 51,631 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy when rotated

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 51,631 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy when rotated

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 50,678 miles

Air bag light on

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

Exhaust tail pipe is corroded

Offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,678 miles

Air bag light on

Exhaust tail pipe is corroded

Offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 13 Apr 2011 48,462 miles

Air bag light on

All tyres are starting to perish on the side walls

Fail 11 Apr 2011 48,444 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Air bag light on

All tyres are starting to perish on the side walls

Centre brake light not working

Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,248 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 46,023 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 44,867 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 42,332 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 40,464 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 40,464 miles

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

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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J18 DSW is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J18 DSW, 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 J18 DSW registered?

J18 DSW is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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