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R134 BHU

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,442 mi
Last recorded114,442 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 BHU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 114,442 miles

slight run out n/s/f brake

Fail 8 Sep 2010 114,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

slight run out n/s/f brake

Pass 11 Sep 2009 106,267 miles

1) tyres 165 70 13 2) wheel trims fitted 3) oil leaks 4) o/s front brake hose perished

Fail 3 Sep 2009 106,078 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c) DANGEROUS

1) tyres 165 70 13 2) wheel trims fitted 3) oil leaks 4) o/s front brake hose perished

Pass 18 Jul 2008 98,668 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Off side front brake pad warning lead broken

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight perishing to nearside rear tyre inner side wall

Sump damage

Fail 9 Jul 2008 98,664 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Off side front brake pad warning lead broken

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight perishing to nearside rear tyre inner side wall

Sump damage

Pass 20 Jul 2007 93,099 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 82,676 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 78,799 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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R134 BHU is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R134 BHU, 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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R134 BHU is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 1998.

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