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R149 BVR

1998 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,325 mi
Last recorded151,325 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 BVR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 151,325 miles

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

o/s+n/s front discs wearing thin

Fail 11 Apr 2012 151,325 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s+n/s front discs wearing thin

Pass 2 Apr 2011 137,755 miles

o/s-n/s front discs wearing thin

Pass 23 Mar 2010
Pass 6 Apr 2009 122,311 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 122,311 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 116,931 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 100,106 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 92,056 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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R149 BVR is a 1998 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R149 BVR, 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 R149 BVR registered?

R149 BVR is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R149 BVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R149 BVR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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