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R145 UWF

1998 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,515 mi
Last recorded84,515 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 UWF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 84,515 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2008 84,513 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2007 77,983 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 71,474 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 71,269 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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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R145 UWF 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 R145 UWF, 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 R145 UWF registered?

R145 UWF is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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