1998 Renault Megane 2.0L Petrol · S785 APL
1998 Renault Megane (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 146,611 miles. MOT valid until 22 Oct 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,611 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S785 APL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 146,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S785 APL Mileage History
- 12/11/2021144,180 mi
- 04/05/2023144,798 mi+618 mi
- 24/10/2024145,511 mi+713 mi
- 25/09/2025146,592 mi+1,081 mi
- 07/10/2025146,611 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 623 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S785 APL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Renault Megane (S785 APL) between November 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (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 Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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