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R140 EVW

1998 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,346 mi
Last recorded138,346 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 EVW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2011 138,346 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 138,346 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 134,516 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 130,566 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 127,247 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 125,163 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 108,421 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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R140 EVW is a 1998 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R140 EVW, 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 R140 EVW registered?

R140 EVW is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R140 EVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R140 EVW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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