MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,111 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R126 SLA registered?
R126 SLA is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 1998.
Is R126 SLA safe to buy?
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