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R139 AGU

1998 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,735 mi
Last recorded133,735 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 AGU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 133,735 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre perished on sidewalls

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2013 133,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre perished on sidewalls

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2012 127,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2010 126,312 miles

10 spots of corrosion see block plan

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust lose at front

osf tyre spliting

Pass 27 Apr 2009 118,024 miles

chipped screen

front springs corroded

osf headlamp cracked

subframe front corroded

Pass 1 May 2008 103,044 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs scored

front tyres getting low

Pass 5 Apr 2007 90,101 miles

chipped windscreen

front discs worn/lipped

osf tyre worn edges

Pass 27 Feb 2006 73,039 miles

cambelt due??

front pads low

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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R139 AGU is a 1998 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R139 AGU, 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 R139 AGU registered?

R139 AGU is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R139 AGU safe to buy?

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