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R132 HDE

1998 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

67,312 mi
Last recorded67,312 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 HDE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 67,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low, close to the legal limit.

Offside Front Tyre wearing low, 3mm.

Oil leak.

Rear Wiper blade worn.

Fail 19 Feb 2019 67,312 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low, close to the legal limit.

Offside Front Tyre wearing low, 3mm.

Oil leak.

Rear Wiper blade worn.

Pass 5 Mar 2018 67,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Both tyres wearing low,3mm.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 67,312 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Both tyres wearing low,3mm.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 67,312 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, pads ok (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 63,556 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 63,452 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 63,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 62,987 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,748 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 62,748 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 61,913 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 60,702 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 58,827 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 58,827 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 55,985 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 55,985 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 50,934 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 50,934 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 45,913 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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R132 HDE is a 1998 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R132 HDE, 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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R132 HDE is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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