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R128 HYS

1998 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,830 mi
Last recorded63,830 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 HYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 63,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 57,646 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 57,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 51,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil "5" service?

Fail 22 Aug 2009 51,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil "5" service?

Pass 26 Aug 2008 42,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,233 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 30,135 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 29,133 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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R128 HYS is a 1998 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R128 HYS, 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 R128 HYS registered?

R128 HYS is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R128 HYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R128 HYS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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