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R149 SLA

1998 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,992 mi
Last recorded151,992 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 SLA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 151,992 miles

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

slight play n/s steering arm

Fail 5 Nov 2014 151,981 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2013 147,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 147,467 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 141,455 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2011 133,932 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 122,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 122,678 miles

Centre Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 111,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Pass 22 Apr 2008 101,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 12 Apr 2007 90,596 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Apr 2006 80,902 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2006 80,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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 SLA is a 1998 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SLA, 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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R149 SLA is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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