1998 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · R236 VJO
1998 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22/01/1998. Recorded mileage 130,092 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/03/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,092 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1598cc
R236 VJO Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2008
- 130,092 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R236 VJO Mileage History
- 01/03/2006110,677 mi
- 07/03/2006110,845 mi+168 mi
- 27/02/2007118,234 mi+7,389 mi
- 02/03/2007118,275 mi+41 mi
- 29/02/2008130,070 mi+11,795 mi
- 17/03/2008130,092 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 9,489 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R236 VJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Renault Megane (R236 VJO) between March 2006 and March 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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