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R125 WRV

1998 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,953 mi
Last recorded119,953 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 WRV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 119,953 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 119,953 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 115,099 miles

Slight damage to O/S headlight glass

Slight damage to front number plate

Fail 7 May 2009 115,099 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Slight damage to O/S headlight glass

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 17 May 2008 110,271 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 104,895 miles

condensation in offside headlamp unit but beam pattern not affected at present

Fail 17 May 2007 104,895 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/side headlamp has condensation inside lens but does not affect beam pattern at present

Pass 13 May 2006 96,383 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 96,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R125 WRV is a 1998 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R125 WRV, 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 R125 WRV registered?

R125 WRV is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R125 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R125 WRV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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