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R137 FOW

1998 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,847 mi
Last recorded72,847 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 FOW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2007 72,847 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 57,462 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 57,462 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 53,215 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 53,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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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R137 FOW is a 1998 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R137 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 R137 FOW registered?

R137 FOW is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R137 FOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R137 FOW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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