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R126 SLA

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,111 mi
Last recorded92,111 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 SLA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 92,111 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Fail 16 Oct 2009 92,111 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Pass 15 Apr 2008 81,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

MIL lamp glowing - gearbox fault. Offside rear tyre 3mm, side walls perished. Offside front tyre 3mm on outer edge: recommend front wheel alignment after repairs.

Noted brake judder during road test.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 81,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

MIL lamp glowing - gearbox fault. Offside rear tyre 3mm, side walls perished. Offside front tyre 3mm on outer edge: recommend front wheel alignment after repairs.

Noted brake judder during road test.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 74,675 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 74,675 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 67,385 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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R126 SLA is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R126 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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R126 SLA is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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