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R136 FFL

1998 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

65,930 mi
Last recorded65,930 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 FFL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 65,930 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 65,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 64,402 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 64,402 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm

offside rear shock leaking slightly

rear exhaust silencer holed and blowing

Fail 8 Apr 2010 61,727 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Apr 2010 61,727 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Apr 2009 59,158 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 55,533 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 55,533 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 47,238 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 47,238 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Mar 2006 42,877 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 42,877 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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R136 FFL is a 1998 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R136 FFL, 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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R136 FFL is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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