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R110 BYG

1998 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,457 mi
Last recorded85,457 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR110 BYG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 85,457 miles

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

n/s/f wheel lip damage

o/s/r tyre cracks on side wall

o/s/r wheel inner and outer lip damage

Fail 31 Jul 2010 85,186 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s/f wheel lip damage

o/s/r tyre cracks on side wall

o/s/r wheel inner and outer lip damage

Pass 7 Aug 2009 78,430 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 78,430 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 70,746 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 61,372 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 52,876 miles

HAND BRAKE ACTION NOT SMOOTH / SLIGHT FREE PLAY / ADVISE ON REAR BRAKE SERVICE

HAND BRAKE ONLY JUST REACHED EFFICIENCY

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED ON INNER SIDE OF DISC / PADS APPEAR TO BE WEARING LOW

Fail 6 Mar 2006 52,876 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

HAND BRAKE ACTION NOT SMOOTH / SLIGHT FREE PLAY / ADVISE ON REAR BRAKE SERVICE

HAND BRAKE ONLY JUST REACHED EFFICIENCY

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED ON INNER SIDE OF DISC / PADS APPEAR TO BE WEARING LOW

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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R110 BYG is a 1998 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R110 BYG, 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 R110 BYG registered?

R110 BYG is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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