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R119 TRH

1998 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,185 mi
Last recorded92,185 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 TRH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 92,185 miles

WELDING REPAIRS TO PRESCRIBED AREAS

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP AIM ON LOWEST BAND

NOTED NEW STEERING/SUSPENSION PARTS FITTED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 86,061 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 86,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 38,156 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre side wall perrished

rear exhaust rubber mounts perrished

Pass 28 Feb 2008 75,833 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 75,833 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 68,190 miles

both front tyres low tread

wetness on power steering rack

Fail 19 Feb 2007 68,018 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres near limit low tread

front brake imbalance

wetness on power steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2005 57,453 miles

advise front pads low

advise wet test

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 TRH is a 1998 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R119 TRH, 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 TRH registered?

R119 TRH is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R119 TRH safe to buy?

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