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R104 SLA

1998 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

48,561 mi
Last recorded48,561 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 SLA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 48,561 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 48,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,684 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steel rims preventing full inspection of discs & pads

Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,038 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 47,038 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,402 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 46,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,945 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 45,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyre on legal limit 175/65/14

Pass 1 May 2009 44,927 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 44,927 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,968 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 43,968 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 43,130 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 43,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaustsystem incorrect

Pass 26 Apr 2006 40,515 miles

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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R104 SLA is a 1998 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R104 SLA, 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 R104 SLA registered?

R104 SLA is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R104 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R104 SLA shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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