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R135 WRV

1998 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,749 mi
Last recorded136,749 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 WRV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 136,749 miles

both front wipers starting to deteriate

both rear lghts have slight interaction

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

nearside handbrake has low effort

nearside one of two washer jets not working

Pass 9 May 2008 126,357 miles

offside front brake disc warped

Fail 8 May 2008 126,356 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

offside front brake disc warped

Pass 11 May 2007 112,763 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 112,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s c/v boot loose

Pass 9 May 2006 96,532 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 96,529 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both wiper blades spit but still clear screen

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 WRV is a 1998 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel 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 WRV, 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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R135 WRV is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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