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R123 DVR

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,341 mi
Last recorded145,341 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 DVR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 145,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2008 137,639 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 137,639 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 130,557 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 123,362 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 123,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R123 DVR is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R123 DVR, 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 R123 DVR registered?

R123 DVR is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 July 1998.

Is R123 DVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 DVR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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