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R158 HWU

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,580 mi
Last recorded120,580 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 HWU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 120,580 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/ a post has damige

Fail 11 Aug 2010 120,580 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/ a post has damige

Pass 5 Dec 2009 112,558 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Nov 2009 112,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Nov 2008 104,816 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 104,816 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

N/S/R Tyre is starting to crack and has a small nail in

Pass 27 Nov 2007 99,336 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 99,324 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 96,011 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 96,011 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 91,443 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 91,443 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R158 HWU is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R158 HWU, 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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R158 HWU is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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