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R132 WRV

1998 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,548 mi
Last recorded92,548 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 WRV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 92,548 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 86,464 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 86,464 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 83,628 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 10 Jun 2006 71,303 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 71,303 miles

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

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

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 WRV is a 1998 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R132 WRV, 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 R132 WRV registered?

R132 WRV is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R132 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R132 WRV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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