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R116 RBV

1998 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,561 mi
Last recorded102,561 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 RBV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 102,561 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine mounting defective

Fail 8 Feb 2012 102,561 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine mounting defective

Pass 12 Feb 2011 83,317 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 83,317 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 79,128 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 79,123 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 72,746 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 72,746 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 68,412 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 68,412 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 62,498 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 62,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 RBV is a 1998 Renault Megane in Green 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 R116 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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R116 RBV is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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