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R154 RBV

1998 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,189 mi
Last recorded96,189 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 RBV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2012 96,189 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 96,189 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 92,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 92,408 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 87,961 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 87,907 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 83,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seats fitted n/s/r and o/s/r

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jun 2008 79,287 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 79,287 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 73,463 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 73,463 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 72,909 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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R154 RBV is a 1998 Renault Megane in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R154 RBV, 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 R154 RBV registered?

R154 RBV is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R154 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R154 RBV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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