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R135 FOW

1998 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,089 mi
Last recorded118,089 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 FOW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 118,089 miles

o/s/f wing damage

both outer sills damaged

o/s/f plastic inner wheel arch damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2013 118,080 miles

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

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

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

both outer sills damaged

o/s/f plastic inner wheel arch damaged

o/s/f wing damage

Pass 1 Aug 2012 113,804 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s outer drive shaft pin holed

Pass 9 Aug 2011 109,201 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 104,071 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f outer cv gaitor pinhole

Fail 10 Aug 2010 104,071 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/f outer cv gaitor pinhole

Pass 28 Jul 2009 97,937 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 91,558 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 84,137 miles

driver door mirror cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2006 75,008 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Aug 2005 64,204 miles

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

o/s door mirror cracked

washers poor effort

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 FOW is a 1998 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R135 FOW, 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 FOW registered?

R135 FOW is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R135 FOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R135 FOW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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