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R101 TJU

1998 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

171,918 mi
Last recorded171,918 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 TJU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 171,918 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 171,918 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 167,094 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind to offside front

Fail 26 Nov 2009 167,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind to offside front

Pass 20 Dec 2008 153,700 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 153,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 135,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f spot light class broken.

Fail 14 Dec 2007 135,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f spot light class broken.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 127,334 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R101 TJU is a 1998 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R101 TJU, 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 R101 TJU registered?

R101 TJU is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R101 TJU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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