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R153 HGN

1998 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,460 mi
Last recorded146,460 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 HGN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 146,460 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 144,410 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 144,410 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 143,244 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 140,422 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 140,422 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 137,775 miles

Airbag warning light illuminated

Both front tyres wearing out of shape

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 134,322 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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R153 HGN is a 1998 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R153 HGN, 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 R153 HGN registered?

R153 HGN is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R153 HGN safe to buy?

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