MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,461 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Engine leaking oil.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre perished.
both front tyres split on side walls
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Oil leak
both nsf and osr tyres under inflated
front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
extensive surface corrosion on the entire chassis & floor area
front registration plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
extensive surface corrosion on the entire chassis & floor area
front registration plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
a, Front number plate damaged but secure, o/s/r wheel bearing bit noisy when spun
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
a, Front number plate damaged but secure, o/s/r wheel bearing bit noisy when spun
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
unable to open o/s/r door
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
unable to open o/s/r door
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R128 RRG is a 1998 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R128 RRG, 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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R128 RRG is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 April 1998.
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