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R150 JHW

1998 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,622 mi
Last recorded81,622 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 JHW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 81,622 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 1 Apr 2010 81,588 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald on inner tread

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 1 Apr 2009 75,000 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust silencer becomming corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2009 75,000 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust silencer becomming corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2008 67,731 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f brake discs becomming corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2008 67,731 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f & n/s/f brake discs becomming corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2007 61,577 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 56,289 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 56,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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R150 JHW 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 55.6%.

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 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 R150 JHW, 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 R150 JHW registered?

R150 JHW is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R150 JHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R150 JHW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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