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R119 SLA

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,928 mi
Last recorded148,928 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 SLA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 148,928 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 145,190 miles

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

offside rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode

rear suspension brace corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2008 145,183 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 145,183 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 145,130 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 144,593 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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R119 SLA is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R119 SLA, 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 R119 SLA registered?

R119 SLA is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R119 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R119 SLA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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