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R109 RBV

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,889 mi
Last recorded99,889 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 RBV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 99,889 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 96,930 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 96,930 miles

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

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

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

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

UNDER BODY CORROSION

screen chipped lower zone A

Pass 24 Jun 2010 93,094 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 93,094 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 90,680 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 90,680 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 86,585 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 86,585 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 80,356 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 80,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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R109 RBV is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 R109 RBV, 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 R109 RBV registered?

R109 RBV is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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