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R142 OLJ

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,282 mi
Last recorded129,282 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 OLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 129,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2018 129,113 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

mileage very hard to read

nearside rear side light is affected by rear indicator

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 6 Apr 2017 123,673 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 119,435 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 114,735 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 109,549 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 109,549 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 103,841 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 98,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 92,995 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 92,995 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 88,418 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 82,982 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 82,981 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 77,665 miles

front brake discs corroded and pads worn.

radiator leaking.

rear silencer corroded.

spare tyre deflated

Fail 16 Apr 2008 77,665 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded and pads worn.

radiator leaking.

rear silencer corroded.

spare tyre deflated

Fail 30 Apr 2007 73,522 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 73,522 miles

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 68,020 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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R142 OLJ is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R142 OLJ, 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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R142 OLJ is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 July 1998.

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