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R133 HDE

1998 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,800 mi
Last recorded89,800 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 HDE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 89,800 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 84,870 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 84,870 miles

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 80,552 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 76,964 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 71,094 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 65,521 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 65,521 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 59,224 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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R133 HDE is a 1998 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R133 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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What year was R133 HDE registered?

R133 HDE is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R133 HDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R133 HDE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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