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R135 DVR

1998 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,873 mi
Last recorded61,873 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 DVR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 61,873 miles

corrosion at offside front floorpan

nearside front outer constant welocity joint gaiter covered in grease, no hole found

Fail 20 Jul 2009 61,872 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

corrosion at offside front floorpan

nearside front outer constant welocity joint gaiter covered in grease, no hole found

Pass 17 Jul 2008 61,872 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 61,872 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion to n/s/r outer wing

damage to n/s/f A post around door stay

exhaust joint between cat and centre section clamp loose

heavy corrosion to o/s/f chassis

n/s cv boot weaping grease

o/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 23 Jul 2007 61,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r door will not open †outer wall damage to n/s/f tyre and worn on both edges

Pass 23 Jul 2007 61,855 miles

o/s/r door will not open †outer wall damage to n/s/f tyre and worn on both edges

Pass 19 Jul 2006 61,813 miles

front discs scored

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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R135 DVR is a 1998 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R135 DVR, 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 R135 DVR registered?

R135 DVR is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R135 DVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R135 DVR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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