No, R148 BGU is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R148 BGU?

The MOT for R148 BGU is valid and due for renewal on or before 4 September 2011.

What is the recorded mileage of R148 BGU?

The recorded mileage for R148 BGU is 89,753 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R148 BGU ULEZ compliant?

No, R148 BGU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Renault Megane Scenic 1.6L Petrol · R148 BGU

R148 BGU

1997 Renault Megane Scenic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 89,753 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: RENAULT MEGANE SCENIC
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 04/09/2011
Road Tax: Untaxed (22/09/2011)
Recorded Mileage: 89,753 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 04/09/2011

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 22/09/2011

Mileage: 89,753 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1598cc

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R148 BGU Key Findings

7 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2010
89,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Older vehicle

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R148 BGU Mileage History

04/09/200661,224 mi
05/09/200661,224 mi
31/08/200767,595 mi+6,371 mi
28/08/200873,245 mi+5,650 mi
04/09/200981,995 mi+8,750 mi
02/09/201089,749 mi+7,754 mi
02/09/201089,753 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 7,141 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.

R148 BGU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 05:21

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Renault Megane Scenic (R148 BGU) between September 2006 and September 2010.

The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 September 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.

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