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R117 HJO

1998 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,602 mi
Last recorded93,602 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 HJO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 93,602 miles

nearside front srut bearing stiff

offside rear wheelbearing has slight noise

underside has light rust

Fail 29 Jun 2011 93,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

nearside front abs reluctor ring broken

nearside front srut bearing stiff

underside has light rust

Pass 24 Jun 2010 82,828 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 82,583 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 73,559 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate damaged

slight roughness on r/o/s wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jun 2009 73,559 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate damaged

slight roughness on r/o/s wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jun 2008 66,475 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 66,475 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 60,840 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 60,840 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 55,343 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 HJO is a 1998 Renault Megane in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R117 HJO, 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 R117 HJO registered?

R117 HJO is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R117 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 HJO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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