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R133 FFL

1998 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,206 mi
Last recorded80,206 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 FFL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 80,206 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear handbrake effort slightly low

Fail 8 Feb 2013 80,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 16 Feb 2012 72,314 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 72,283 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 65,553 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 65,553 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 58,736 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 58,664 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,675 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 45,033 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 45,031 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 41,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R133 FFL is a 1998 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 R133 FFL, 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 R133 FFL registered?

R133 FFL is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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