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R116 DVR

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

127,712 mi
Last recorded127,712 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 DVR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 127,712 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 127,666 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

front bumper,splitter loose

general corrosion around vehicle

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

o/s wiper blade split

oil leak

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childs seat being fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2007 122,677 miles

NSF CV gaitor leaking

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

Oil leak

Thermostat housing leaking

rear brake ferruls corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2007 122,675 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

NSF CV gaitor leaking

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

Oil leak

Thermostat housing leaking

rear brake ferruls corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2006 117,051 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 117,051 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2006 115,762 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 108,320 miles

oil leak

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)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Aug 2005 108,295 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.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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R116 DVR is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R116 DVR, 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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R116 DVR is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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