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R130 SLA

1998 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,706 mi
Last recorded141,706 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 SLA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 141,706 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs in poor condition

general corrosion to vehicle

hevey corrosion to both outer sills

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 26 Jun 2013 137,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust in poor condition

general corrosion to vehicle

rear brake discs in poor condition

windscreen damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2013 137,208 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust in poor condition

general corrosion to vehicle

rear brake discs in poor condition

windscreen damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2012 132,443 miles

brake discs corroded.

brake pipes coated unable to inspect fully.

coil springs corroded.

engine oil leaks.

exhaust corroded in places.

floor to sill areasd corroded.

n/s/ outer sill corroded and weak.

o/s step sill heavily corroded.

slight exhaust leaks from joints.

suspension components corroded.

wheel arch areas corroded.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 132,418 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake discs corroded.

brake pipes coated unable to inspect fully.

coil springs corroded.

engine oil leaks.

exhaust corroded in places.

floor to sill areasd corroded.

n/s/ outer sill corroded and weak.

o/s step sill heavily corroded.

slight exhaust leaks from joints.

suspension components corroded.

wheel arch areas corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 123,819 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 102,571 miles

both sills corroded

Pass 15 May 2009 86,514 miles

Nearside and offside sills corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2008 84,775 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 84,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 79,877 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 71,535 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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R130 SLA is a 1998 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R130 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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R130 SLA is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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