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R136 RBV

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,187 mi
Last recorded102,187 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 RBV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 102,187 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2011 102,187 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 97,033 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 97,033 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 94,553 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 94,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 92,246 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 92,246 miles

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

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front drive shaft bent (2.5.C.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 78,219 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 78,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 51,257 miles

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

fuel filter secured with cable tie

Fail 6 Jul 2005 51,257 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

fuel filter secured with cable tie

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 RBV is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RBV, 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 RBV is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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