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R116 HWC

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,425 mi
Last recorded71,425 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,425 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 71,422 miles

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

catalyst noisy.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 70,568 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 70,568 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 67,026 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 61,901 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 56,331 miles

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

oil leak

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 HWC is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HWC, 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 R116 HWC registered?

R116 HWC is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R116 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R116 HWC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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