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R117 VVW

1998 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,737 mi
Last recorded140,737 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 VVW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 140,737 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 140,737 miles

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 126,841 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 110,440 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 101,202 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 VVW is a 1998 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

R117 VVW is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R117 VVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 VVW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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