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R127 FJN

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,538 mi
Last recorded104,538 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 FJN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 104,538 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 101,897 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 101,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 101,055 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 101,042 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 99,331 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 97,275 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 97,047 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 89,750 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 79,513 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 79,513 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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R127 FJN is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R127 FJN, 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 R127 FJN registered?

R127 FJN is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R127 FJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R127 FJN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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