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R121 RSA

1998 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,292 mi
Last recorded155,292 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 RSA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 155,292 miles

vehicle was heavily undersealed in my opinion it is in an advanced state of corrossion

Pass 10 Jun 2009 141,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 131,123 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 131,114 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 118,428 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2006 103,134 miles

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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R121 RSA is a 1998 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 81,964 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R121 RSA, 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 28 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R121 RSA registered?

R121 RSA is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 1998.

Is R121 RSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 RSA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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