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N123 CRJ

1996 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

95,927 mi
Last recorded95,927 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Renault Megane86,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 CRJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2006 95,927 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 95,927 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 95,783 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N123 CRJ is a 1996 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 86,466 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 N123 CRJ, 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 30 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N123 CRJ registered?

N123 CRJ is a 1996 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N123 CRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N123 CRJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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