1998 Renault Megane 1.4L Petrol · S471 SBU
1998 Renault Megane (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 45,984 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2006.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2006
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Nov 2005)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,984 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S471 SBU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2005
- 45,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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S471 SBU Mileage History
- 12/10/200545,980 mi
- 19/10/200545,984 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 201 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
S471 SBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Renault Megane (S471 SBU) between October 2005 and October 2005.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 October 2005 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (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: “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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