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R131 HYS

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,502 mi
Last recorded156,502 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 HYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2012 156,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 154,617 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 152,529 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 149,989 miles

exhaust tied up with wire

Pass 17 Mar 2008 145,916 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 143,040 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 134,832 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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R131 HYS is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R131 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 R131 HYS registered?

R131 HYS is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R131 HYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R131 HYS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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