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R140 VLC

1998 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,663 mi
Last recorded73,663 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 73,663 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 73,662 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 62,825 miles

o/s n/s rear inner seals light corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2014 53,127 miles

Both rear inner seals starting to corrode.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 53,127 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Both rear inner seals starting to corrode.

N/S/F tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,261 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 51,261 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer wall and outer tread

slight blow on centre exhaust

Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,667 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,664 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 48,663 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,820 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 44,953 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 42,444 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,264 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 34,543 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 34,549 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 34,543 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VLC is a 1998 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VLC, 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 VLC registered?

R140 VLC is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R140 VLC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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