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R117 GPU

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,331 mi
Last recorded115,331 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 GPU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 115,331 miles

Front heatshield detached Removed

Front subframe rusted but is sound

Rear wiper rubber adrift scratching screen

Fail 22 Aug 2016 115,331 miles

Front heatshield detached Removed

Front subframe rusted but is sound

Rear wiper rubber adrift scratching screen

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 110,514 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 110,514 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 105,825 miles

Front subframe rusted but appears sound

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Sep 2014 105,825 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front subframe rusted but appears sound

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Aug 2013 100,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 100,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 95,462 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 88,110 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 88,063 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 81,935 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 81,190 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 77,094 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 70,316 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 62,361 miles

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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R117 GPU is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R117 GPU, 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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R117 GPU is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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