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R133 HYS

1998 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,380 mi
Last recorded124,380 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 HYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 124,380 miles

advanced corrosion at osr inner lower wheel arch

chip in os of windscreen

front arb bushes worn

front discs worn

osr door inop

slight corrosion around osr outer sill bung

Fail 18 May 2009 124,380 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advanced corrosion at osr inner lower wheel arch

chip in os of windscreen

front arb bushes worn

front discs worn

osr door inop

slight corrosion around osr outer sill bung

unable to test osr seat belt stuck in seat seat jammed

Pass 2 May 2008 114,067 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 114,066 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 103,137 miles

centre front to rear metal brake pipe is bent and touching

unable to carry out full inspection of front to rear metal brake pipe as it is coated in grease

Fail 2 Apr 2007 102,719 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 90,939 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 90,772 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s rear tyre wall cracking advise

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 HYS is a 1998 Renault Megane in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R133 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 R133 HYS registered?

R133 HYS is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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